Texas HB3478, the Save James Act, amends definitions of child abuse and neglect and grants temporary emergency jurisdiction to courts over children.

Texas HB3478, the Save James Act, modifies the definitions of child abuse and neglect under the Family Code. It specifies that child abuse includes acts or omissions that cause harm to a child's perception of their gender or identity, or interventions by an adult authority figure in the child's life. It also includes refusals to affirm a child's perception of their gender if inconsistent with their biological sex. The bill grants temporary emergency jurisdiction to Texas courts over children at risk of receiving prohibited gender transitioning or reassignment procedures.

Texas HB3478, the Save James Act, amends definitions of child abuse and neglect and grants temporary emergency jurisdiction to courts over children.

Texas HB3478, the Save James Act, modifies the definitions of child abuse and neglect under the Family Code. It specifies that child abuse includes acts or omissions that cause harm to a child's perception of their gender or identity, or interventions by an adult authority figure in the child's life. It also includes refusals to affirm a child's perception of their gender if inconsistent with their biological sex. The bill grants temporary emergency jurisdiction to Texas courts over children at risk of receiving prohibited gender transitioning or reassignment procedures.