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TX SB6
TX SB6Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility; authorizing a civil penalty.
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Introduced
01/05/2017
01/05/2017
In Committee
03/09/2017
03/09/2017
Crossed Over
03/15/2017
03/15/2017
Passed
Dead
05/30/2017
05/30/2017
Introduced Session
85th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility; authorizing a civil penalty.
AI Summary
This bill would prohibit political subdivisions in Texas from regulating private entities' bathroom and changing facility policies, and would require public schools and government-controlled buildings to designate multiple-occupancy bathrooms and changing facilities for use based on biological sex. The bill authorizes civil penalties for violations and waives sovereign immunity to allow the state attorney general to sue non-compliant entities. The bill aims to provide safe and secure environments in public schools and government facilities, and to protect the privacy and modesty of users in intimate facilities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (18)
Lois Kolkhorst (R)*,
Paul Bettencourt (R),
Brian Birdwell (R),
Dawn Buckingham (R),
Konni Burton (R),
Donna Campbell (R),
Brandon Creighton (R),
Craig Estes (R),
Bob Hall (R),
Kelly Hancock (R),
Don Huffines (R),
Bryan Hughes (R),
Jane Nelson (R),
Robert Nichols (R),
Charles Perry (R),
Charles Schwertner (R),
Larry Taylor (R),
Van Taylor (R),
Last Action
Received from the Senate (on 03/16/2017)
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