Texas HB1106

In this chapter, “abuse” and “ neglect,” as defined in Sec. 261.001, do not include the refusal of the child’s parent, legal guardian, or other person responsible for a child’s care, custody, or welfare to: (a) affirm the child’s expressed sexual orientation or gender identity; or (b) address the child according to the child’s preferred name or pronoun(s), regardless of whether the child has legally changed their name.