Compare TX HB 52 (2025) and TX SB 7 (2025)
The introduced text of these two bills, side by side, with the wording they share.
- TX HB 52 (2025) · Texas · 2025 · Failed
- TX SB 7 (2025) · Texas · 2025 · Failed
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| B. No. 52 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the Texas Women's Privacy Act. SECTION 2. Subtitle Z, Title 10, Government Code, is amended by adding Chapter 3002 to read as follows: CHAPTER 3002. REGULATION OF INDIVIDUALS IN CERTAIN SPACES AND FACILITIES ACCORDING TO SEX SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 3002.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter | B. No. 7 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to biological sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the Texas Women's Privacy Act. SECTION 2. Subtitle Z, Title 10, Government Code, is amended by adding Chapter 3002 to read as follows: CHAPTER 3002. REGULATION OF INDIVIDUALS IN CERTAIN SPACES AND FACILITIES ACCORDING TO BIOLOGICAL SEX SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 3002.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter |
| Correctional facility" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.07, Penal Code. (2) "Family violence shelter" means a family violence nonresidential center or a family violence shelter center, as those terms are defined by Section 51.002, Human Resources Code, that has contracted with the Health and Human Services Commission under Section 51.003, Human Resources Code | Correctional facility" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.07, Penal Code. (3) "Family violence shelter" means a family violence nonresidential center or a family violence shelter center, as those terms are defined by Section 51.002, Human Resources Code, that has contracted with the Health and Human Services Commission under Section 51.003, Human Resources Code |
| Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code | Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code |
| Multiple-occupancy private space" means a facility designed or designated for simultaneous use by more than one individual and in which an individual may be in a state of undress in the presence of another individual, regardless of whether the facility provides curtains or partial walls for privacy. The term includes a restroom, locker room, changing room, or shower room. (7) "Political subdivision" means a governmental entity of this state, including a county, municipality, special purpose district or authority, school district, open-enrollment charter school, or junior college district. The term does not include a state agency | Multiple-occupancy private space" means a facility designed or designated for simultaneous use by more than one individual and in which an individual may be in a state of undress in the presence of another individual, regardless of whether the facility provides curtains or partial walls for privacy. The term includes a restroom, locker room, changing room, or shower room. (6) "Political subdivision" means a governmental entity of this state, including a county, municipality, special purpose district or authority, school district, open-enrollment charter school, or junior college district. The term does not include a state agency |
| Single-occupancy private space" means a facility designed or designated for use by only one individual at a time and in which the individual may be in a state of undress. The term includes: (A) a single toilet restroom with a locking door that is designed or designated as unisex or for use based on sex; and (B) sleeping quarters designed or designated for use by one individual. (10) "State agency" means a department, commission, board, office, council, authority, or other agency in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of state government that is created by the constitution or a statute of this state, including an institution of higher education. Sec. 3002.002. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAP… | Single-occupancy private space" means a facility designed or designated for use by only one individual at a time and in which the individual may be in a state of undress. The term includes: (A) a single toilet restroom with a locking door that is designed or designated as unisex or for use based on biological sex; and (B) sleeping quarters designed or designated for use by one individual. (8) "State agency" means a department, commission, board, office, council, authority, or other agency in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of state government that is created by the constitution or a statute of this state, including an institution of higher education. Sec. 3002.002. CONSTRUCTI… |
| sex. (b) A political subdivision or state agency shall take every reasonable step to ensure an individual whose | sex. (b) A political subdivision or state agency shall take every reasonable step to ensure an individual whose |
| sex designated for a multiple-occupancy private space under Subsection (a) does not enter the private space. Sec. 3002.052. ACCOMMODATIONS. (a) Section 3002.051 does not prohibit a political subdivision or state agency from: (1) adopting a policy necessary to accommodate an individual with a disability, a young child, or an elderly individual who requires assistance when using a multiple-occupancy private space; (2) establishing a single-occupancy private space, family restroom, or changing room; or (3) changing the designation of a multiple-occupancy private space from the use designated under Section 3002.051 to exclusive use by individuals of the | sex designated for a multiple-occupancy private space under Subsection (a) does not enter the private space. Sec. 3002.052. ACCOMMODATIONS. (a) Section 3002.051 does not prohibit a political subdivision or state agency from: (1) adopting a policy necessary to accommodate an individual with a disability, a young child, or an elderly individual who requires assistance when using a multiple-occupancy private space; (2) establishing a single-occupancy private space, family restroom, or changing room; or (3) changing the designation of a multiple-occupancy private space from the use designated under Section 3002.051 to exclusive use by individuals of the |
| sex. (b) A political subdivision or state agency | sex. (b) A political subdivision or state agency |
| an accommodation under Subsection (a) that allows an individual to use a multiple-occupancy private space designated for the exclusive use of individuals of the | an accommodation under Subsection (a) that allows an individual to use a multiple-occupancy private space designated for the exclusive use of individuals of the |
| sex. Sec. 3002.053. EXCEPTIONS. A designation of a multiple-occupancy private space under Section 3002.051 does not apply to: (1) an individual entering a multiple-occupancy private space designated for the exclusive use of individuals of the | sex. Sec. 3002.053. EXCEPTIONS. A designation of a multiple-occupancy private space under Section 3002.051 does not apply to: (1) an individual entering a multiple-occupancy private space designated for the exclusive use of individuals of the |
| sex: (A) for a custodial purpose; (B) for a maintenance or inspection purpose; (C) to render medical or other emergency assistance | sex: (A) for a custodial purpose; (B) for a maintenance or inspection purpose; (C) to render medical or other emergency assistance |
| an individual who needs assistance in using the facility | an individual who needs assistance in using the facility |
| or (2) a child who is: (A) nine years of age or younger entering a multiple-occupancy private space designated for the exclusive use of individuals of the | or (2) a child who is: (A) nine years of age or younger entering a multiple-occupancy private space designated for the exclusive use of individuals of the |
| sex; and (B) accompanied by an individual caring for the child. Sec. 3002.054. HOUSING OF INMATES ACCORDING TO SEX. (a) The Texas Department of Criminal Justice shall ensure inmates are housed in a correctional facility, including a dormitory or cellblock of a correctional facility, according to the inmate's sex. (b) The Texas Board of Criminal Justice shall adopt rules to implement this section, including rules ensuring this section is implemented in compliance with state and federal law. Sec. 3002.055. PROHIBITED SERVICES AT CERTAIN FAMILY VIOLENCE SHELTERS. A family violence shelter designed specifically to provide services to female victims of family violence may only provide services t… | sex; and (B) accompanied by an individual caring for the child. Sec. 3002.054. HOUSING OF INMATES ACCORDING TO BIOLOGICAL SEX. (a) The Texas Department of Criminal Justice shall ensure inmates are housed in a correctional facility, including a dormitory or cellblock of a correctional facility, according to the inmate's biological sex. (b) The Texas Board of Criminal Justice may adopt rules to implement this section, including rules ensuring this section is implemented in compliance with state and federal law. Sec. 3002.055. PROHIBITED SERVICES AT CERTAIN FAMILY VIOLENCE SHELTERS. A family violence shelter designed specifically to provide services to female victims of family violence may onl… |
| SUBCHAPTER C. ENFORCEMENT Sec. 3002.101. CIVIL PENALTY. (a) A political subdivision or state agency that violates this chapter is liable for a civil penalty of: (1) $5,000 for the first violation; and (2) $25,000 for the second or a subsequent violation. (b) Each day of a continuing violation of this chapter constitutes a separate violation. Sec. 3002.102. COMPLAINT; NOTICE. (a) A resident of this state may file a complaint with the attorney general against a political subdivision or state agency for a violation of this chapter only if: (1) the resident provides the political subdivision or state agency a written notice describing the violation; and (2) the political subdivision or state ag… | SUBCHAPTER C. ENFORCEMENT Sec. 3002.101. CIVIL PENALTY. (a) A political subdivision or state agency that violates this chapter is liable for a civil penalty of: (1) $5,000 for the first violation; and (2) $25,000 for the second or a subsequent violation. (b) Each day of a continuing violation of this chapter constitutes a separate violation. Sec. 3002.102. COMPLAINT; NOTICE. (a) A resident of this state may file a complaint with the attorney general against a political subdivision or state agency for a violation of this chapter only if: (1) the resident provides the political subdivision or state agency a written notice describing the violation; and (2) the political subdivision or state ag… |
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