Texas HB2258 imposes private civil liability on anyone who causes or contributes to the social transitioning of a minor.

Texas HB2258, known as the Vulnerable Youth Protection Act, imposes private civil liability on anyone who causes or contributes to the social transitioning of a minor. The act defines "social transitioning" as any act by which a minor adopts or espouses a gender identity that differs from their biological sex. It also prohibits certain actions related to the castration, sterilization, or mutilation of minors. Successful plaintiffs can recover nominal damages, compensatory damages, statutory damages, punitive damages, and attorney's fees.

Texas HB2258 imposes private civil liability on anyone who causes or contributes to the social transitioning of a minor.

Texas HB2258, known as the Vulnerable Youth Protection Act, imposes private civil liability on anyone who causes or contributes to the social transitioning of a minor. The act defines "social transitioning" as any act by which a minor adopts or espouses a gender identity that differs from their biological sex. It also prohibits certain actions related to the castration, sterilization, or mutilation of minors. Successful plaintiffs can recover nominal damages, compensatory damages, statutory damages, punitive damages, and attorney's fees.