Texas SB1068 mandates that out-of-state colleges must comply with biological sex requirements to compete in Texas public college sports.

Texas SB1068 amends the Education Code to prohibit out-of-state postsecondary institutions from participating in intercollegiate athletic competitions against Texas public institutions unless they certify compliance with biological sex requirements 30 days before the event. This rule applies starting with the 2025-2026 academic year. The act can take immediate effect with a two-thirds majority vote in both legislative houses; otherwise, it becomes effective September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1068 mandates that out-of-state colleges must comply with biological sex requirements to compete in Texas public college sports.

Texas SB1068 amends the Education Code to prohibit out-of-state postsecondary institutions from participating in intercollegiate athletic competitions against Texas public institutions unless they certify compliance with biological sex requirements 30 days before the event. This rule applies starting with the 2025-2026 academic year. The act can take immediate effect with a two-thirds majority vote in both legislative houses; otherwise, it becomes effective September 1, 2025.