Texas HB3186 mandates out-of-state institutions to certify compliance with biological sex requirements for intercollegiate athletic competitions.

Texas HB3186 amends the Education Code to require out-of-state postsecondary institutions to certify compliance with biological sex requirements before competing against Texas institutions. This certification must occur 30 days before the competition. The new rules apply starting with the 2025-2026 academic year for public institutions. The act can take immediate effect with a two-thirds vote from both legislative houses, otherwise it becomes effective September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3186 mandates out-of-state institutions to certify compliance with biological sex requirements for intercollegiate athletic competitions.

Texas HB3186 amends the Education Code to require out-of-state postsecondary institutions to certify compliance with biological sex requirements before competing against Texas institutions. This certification must occur 30 days before the competition. The new rules apply starting with the 2025-2026 academic year for public institutions. The act can take immediate effect with a two-thirds vote from both legislative houses, otherwise it becomes effective September 1, 2025.