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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 the criminal offense of homosexual conduct.
AI Summary
This bill repeals the criminal offense of homosexual conduct in Texas. It also removes language from the Health and Safety Code that previously stated that homosexual conduct is not an acceptable lifestyle and is a criminal offense. The bill aims to align state law with the Supreme Court's ruling in Lawrence v. Texas, which struck down state laws criminalizing private, consensual sexual activity between same-sex adults.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Co-author authorized (on 03/12/2019)
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=SB152 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/SB00152I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/pdf/SB00152I.pdf |
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