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TX HB52

TX HB52
Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.

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Introduced
08/15/2025
In Committee
08/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
09/03/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature 2nd Special Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Texas Women's Privacy Act, establishes detailed regulations regarding the use of multiple-occupancy private spaces (such as restrooms, locker rooms, and changing rooms) in state agencies and political subdivisions based on an individual's biological sex. The bill defines "sex" as biological male or female and requires that these spaces be designated for use by only one sex. Political subdivisions and state agencies must take reasonable steps to prevent individuals from using multiple-occupancy spaces designated for the opposite sex. The bill includes some exceptions, such as allowing entry for custodial, maintenance, emergency, or law enforcement purposes. It establishes civil penalties for violations, with $5,000 for a first violation and $25,000 for subsequent violations. Residents can file complaints with the Attorney General, who will investigate and may take legal action. The bill also creates a private civil cause of action for individuals affected by violations, allowing them to seek declaratory and injunctive relief. Additionally, the bill includes provisions protecting governmental immunity and establishing fee-shifting mechanisms for legal challenges to sex-specific space regulations. The law applies to various state and local government entities and includes specific provisions for correctional facilities and family violence shelters, ensuring that certain spaces remain sex-specific according to the bill's definitions.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (82)

Greg Bonnen (R)*,  Cody Harris (R)*,  Jeff Leach (R)*,  Will Metcalf (R)*,  Valoree Swanson (R)*,  Daniel Alders (R),  Trent Ashby (R),  Jeffrey Barry (R),  Cecil Bell (R),  Keith Bell (R),  Brad Buckley (R),  Ben Bumgarner (R),  Angie Button (R),  Briscoe Cain (R),  Giovanni Capriglione (R),  David Cook (R),  Tom Craddick (R),  Charles Cunningham (R),  Pat Curry (R),  Drew Darby (R),  Jay Dean (R),  Mano DeAyala (R),  Mark Dorazio (R),  Paul Dyson (R),  Caroline Fairly (R),  James Frank (R),  Gary Gates (R),  Stan Gerdes (R),  Ryan Guillen (R),  Sam Harless (R),  Caroline Harris Davila (R),  Brian Harrison (R),  Richard Hayes (R),  Cole Hefner (R),  Hillary Hickland (R),  Janis Holt (R),  Andy Hopper (R),  Lacey Hull (R),  Carrie Isaac (R),  Helen Kerwin (R),  Stan Kitzman (R),  Marc LaHood (R),  Brooks Landgraf (R),  Terri Leo-Wilson (R),  Mitch Little (R),  Janie Lopez (R),  A.J. Louderback (R),  David Lowe (R),  J.M. Lozano (R),  John Lujan (R),  Shelley Luther (R),  Don McLaughlin (R),  John McQueeney (R),  Morgan Meyer (R),  Brent Money (R),  Matt Morgan (R),  Candy Noble (R),  Mike Olcott (R),  Tom Oliverson (R),  Angelia Orr (R),  Jared Patterson (R),  Dennis Paul (R),  Dade Phelan (R),  Katrina Pierson (R),  Keresa Richardson (R),  Nate Schatzline (R),  Alan Schoolcraft (R),  Matt Shaheen (R),  Joanne Shofner (R),  Shelby Slawson (R),  John Smithee (R),  David Spiller (R),  Carl Tepper (R),  Tony Tinderholt (R),  Steve Toth (R),  Ellen Troxclair (R),  Gary VanDeaver (R),  Cody Vasut (R),  Denise Villalobos (R),  Wesley Virdell (R),  Trey Wharton (R),  Terry Wilson (R), 

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs (on 08/18/2025)
(1 Companion Bills)

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