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Texas HB2704

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Relating to general definitions regarding biological sex and the designation and use of certain spaces according to biological sex; authorizing a civil right of action.

Legislative Session

active

89th Legislature Regular Session

Selected quotes

The owner or operator of a covered facility shall designate each multi-occupancy private space in the facility for the exclusive use of either females or males. [...] A multi-occupancy private space [...] for the exclusive use of either females or males may only be used by an individual of the designated sex.

A public school may not require a student to share sleeping quarters with an individual who is of the sex opposite to the student's sex during any school-related event

A state agency or political subdivision may not adopt or enforce a rule, policy, resolution, ordinance, or other measure that: (1) prohibits any person,[...] from designating a private space for the exclusive use of males or females [...], including a location designated for use by athletes;

"Boy" means a child of the male sex. [...] "Father" means a parent of the male sex. [...] "Female" and "woman" mean an individual who has, or would have but for a developmental or genetic anomaly or accident, a reproductive system designed to produce, transport, and provide eggs for fertilization. [...] "Girl" means a child of the female sex. [...] "Male" and "man" mean an individual who has, or would have but for a developmental or genetic anomaly or accident, a reproductive system designed to produce, transport, and provide sperm for fertilization. [...] "Mother" means a parent of the female sex. [...] "Sex" means an individual's biological sex, either male or female, as observed or clinically verified at birth.

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History

DateAction
2025-02-12Filed