Texas SB1953 mandates the inclusion of biological sex on birth certificates, death certificates, and driver's licenses.

Texas SB1953 amends the Health and Safety Code to require birth certificates to include the biological sex of a child as either male or female. It also mandates that death certificates include the biological sex of a decedent. The bill further requires driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and commercial learner's permits to list the biological sex of the holder. The changes apply to documents issued or renewed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1953 mandates the inclusion of biological sex on birth certificates, death certificates, and driver's licenses.

Texas SB1953 amends the Health and Safety Code to require birth certificates to include the biological sex of a child as either male or female. It also mandates that death certificates include the biological sex of a decedent. The bill further requires driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and commercial learner's permits to list the biological sex of the holder. The changes apply to documents issued or renewed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.