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TX SB114
TX SB114Relating to the repeal of statutes regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct and to the recognition of certain same-sex relationship statuses.
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Introduced
11/12/2018
11/12/2018
In Committee
02/01/2019
02/01/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019
05/27/2019
Introduced Session
86th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the repeal of statutes regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct and to the recognition of certain same-sex relationship statuses.
AI Summary
This bill repeals certain statutes in Texas that criminalized or deemed unacceptable homosexual conduct, and removes language that emphasized homosexuality as an unacceptable lifestyle from laws related to sex education and sexually transmitted diseases. The bill aims to remove legal provisions that discriminated against or stigmatized same-sex relationships. It will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, or on September 1, 2019 if it does not receive the necessary votes for immediate effect.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs (on 02/01/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=SB114 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/SB00114I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/pdf/SB00114I.pdf |
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