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Introduced
11/12/2018
11/12/2018
In Committee
02/12/2019
02/12/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019
05/27/2019
Introduced Session
86th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.
AI Summary
This bill repeals the offense of homosexual conduct in Texas. It also amends sections of the Health and Safety Code to remove references to homosexual conduct being a criminal offense under the Penal Code. The bill emphasizes sexual abstinence and fidelity in marriage as the expected standard, and states that homosexuality is not an acceptable lifestyle, though it removes the specific language describing it as a criminal offense.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence (on 02/12/2019)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB84 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/HB00084I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/pdf/HB00084I.pdf |
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