Texas HB229 defines biological sex and mandates collection of sex-specific data by governmental entities.

Texas HB229 establishes definitions for biological sex and mandates that governmental entities collect vital statistics information identifying individuals as male or female. The bill emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between sexes in areas such as athletics, prisons, and domestic violence shelters. It also clarifies terms like "boy," "girl," "male," "female," "man," "woman," "father," and "mother" to ensure consistency in policy and law. This act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB229 defines biological sex and mandates collection of sex-specific data by governmental entities.

Texas HB229 establishes definitions for biological sex and mandates that governmental entities collect vital statistics information identifying individuals as male or female. The bill emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between sexes in areas such as athletics, prisons, and domestic violence shelters. It also clarifies terms like "boy," "girl," "male," "female," "man," "woman," "father," and "mother" to ensure consistency in policy and law. This act takes effect September 1, 2025.