Texas SB168 prohibits mental health providers from attempting to change a child's sexual orientation.

Texas SB168 amends the Occupations Code to classify as unprofessional conduct any attempt by a mental health provider to change a child's sexual orientation or to eliminate or reduce the child's attractions toward individuals of the same sex. This includes attempts to alter a child's behavior or gender identity or expression. The bill exempts counseling that supports a child's coping and identity exploration without seeking to change sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, or that supports a child undergoing gender transition according to established standards of care.

Texas SB168 prohibits mental health providers from attempting to change a child's sexual orientation.

Texas SB168 amends the Occupations Code to classify as unprofessional conduct any attempt by a mental health provider to change a child's sexual orientation or to eliminate or reduce the child's attractions toward individuals of the same sex. This includes attempts to alter a child's behavior or gender identity or expression. The bill exempts counseling that supports a child's coping and identity exploration without seeking to change sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, or that supports a child undergoing gender transition according to established standards of care.