Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

SB 84 — Relating to the definition and use of the terms "male" and "female" for purposes of certain government documents.

Last action — Referred to State Affairs

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Relating to the definition and use of the terms "male" and "female" for purposes of certain government documents.

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This bill amends the Texas statutes.

  • SUBCHAPTER G. DEFINITIONS OF MALE AND FEMALE FOR CERTAIN GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS, PUBLICATIONS, AND NOTICES Sec. 2051.251. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "Female" means an individual whose biological reproductive system is developed to produce ova. (2) "Governmental entity" has the meaning assigned by Section 2051.041. (3) "Male" means an individual whose biological reproductive system is developed to fertilize the ova of a female. Sec. 2051.252. DEFINITIONS OF MALE AND FEMALE FOR CERTAIN GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS, PUBLICATIONS, AND NOTICES. A document, policy, survey, questionnaire, report, publication, notice, or other written or electronic material produced by a governmental entity or official may only reference two sexes, male and female, when requesting or providing information regarding an individual's sex.

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Action History

  1. Referred to State Affairs

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

  4. Received by the Secretary of the Senate

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 183 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 84 do?
Relating to the definition and use of the terms "male" and "female" for purposes of certain government documents.
Who sponsors SB 84?
SB 84 is sponsored by Bob Hall.
What is the current status of SB 84?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 84?
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