Texas HB1365 prohibits mental health providers from attempting to change a child's sexual orientation or reduce same-sex attractions.

HB1365 amends the Texas Occupations Code to address unprofessional conduct by mental health providers. Specifically, it prohibits mental health providers from attempting to change a child's sexual orientation or reduce the child's sexual or romantic attractions toward individuals of the same sex. This prohibition does not apply to counseling that provides acceptance, support, and understanding of a child or facilitates coping and identity exploration without seeking to change sexual orientation or gender identity.

Texas HB1365 prohibits mental health providers from attempting to change a child's sexual orientation or reduce same-sex attractions.

HB1365 amends the Texas Occupations Code to address unprofessional conduct by mental health providers. Specifically, it prohibits mental health providers from attempting to change a child's sexual orientation or reduce the child's sexual or romantic attractions toward individuals of the same sex. This prohibition does not apply to counseling that provides acceptance, support, and understanding of a child or facilitates coping and identity exploration without seeking to change sexual orientation or gender identity.