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TX HB214

TX HB214
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
08/18/2025
In Committee
08/20/2025
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, called the Texas Women's Privacy Act, establishes comprehensive regulations governing the use of multiple-occupancy private spaces (like restrooms, locker rooms, and changing rooms) in state and local government facilities based on biological sex. The bill defines "sex" as an individual's biological reproductive system, with specific definitions for "male" and "female", and requires political subdivisions and state agencies to designate multiple-occupancy spaces for use by only one sex. The legislation mandates that agencies take reasonable steps to prevent individuals from using spaces designated for the opposite sex, with limited exceptions for custodial, maintenance, emergency, and law enforcement purposes. The bill also includes provisions for housing inmates according to sex and restricts family violence shelters to serving only female victims. To enforce these regulations, the bill establishes a civil penalty system where agencies can be fined $5,000 for a first violation and $25,000 for subsequent violations. Residents can file complaints with the attorney general, who will investigate and potentially pursue legal action. Additionally, the bill creates a private civil cause of action for individuals affected by violations, allowing them to seek declaratory and injunctive relief. The legislation also includes fee-shifting provisions that could make parties seeking to challenge these regulations potentially liable for the opposing party's legal costs.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (64)

Greg Bonnen (R)*,  Cody Harris (R)*,  Jeff Leach (R)*,  Will Metcalf (R)*,  Angelia Orr (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),  Mano DeAyala (R),  Mark Dorazio (R),  Paul Dyson (R),  Stan Gerdes (R),  Ryan Guillen (R),  Sam Harless (R),  Caroline Harris Davila (R),  Richard Hayes (R),  Cole Hefner (R),  Hillary Hickland (R),  Janis Holt (R),  Andy Hopper (R),  Lacey Hull (R),  Todd Hunter (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),  David Lowe (R),  Shelley Luther (R),  Don McLaughlin (R),  John McQueeney (R),  Morgan Meyer (R),  Matt Morgan (R),  Jared Patterson (R),  Dennis Paul (R),  Dade Phelan (R),  Katrina Pierson (R),  Keresa Richardson (R),  Alan Schoolcraft (R),  Matt Shaheen (R),  Joanne Shofner (R),  Shelby Slawson (R),  David Spiller (R),  Carl Tepper (R),  Tony Tinderholt (R),  Ellen Troxclair (R),  Denise Villalobos (R),  Wesley Virdell (R),  Trey Wharton (R),  Terry Wilson (R), 

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs (on 08/20/2025)
(1 Companion Bills)

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