House bill · 89R

HB 2704

Relating to general definitions regarding biological sex and the designation and use of certain spaces according to biological sex; authorizing a civil right of action.

Did not pass

Progress

34 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Feb 12
Referred to committee
Mar 18
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

Filled marks are milestones (committee report, floor passage, governor action). Larger marks hold more same-day actions.

Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to State Affairs State Affairs
Mar 18, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 18, 2025 · House
Filed
Feb 12, 2025 · House

Authors

and 15 coauthors or sponsors

Joanne ShofnerR

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Shelley Luther cosponsorR
Caroline Harris Davila cosponsorR
Briscoe Cain cosponsorR
Janis Holt cosponsorR
Helen Kerwin cosponsorR
Don McLaughlin cosponsorR
Valoree Swanson cosponsorR
Keresa Richardson cosponsorR
Andy Hopper cosponsorR
Terri Leo-Wilson cosponsorR
Mike Olcott cosponsorR
Cody Vasut cosponsorR
David Lowe cosponsorR
Ellen Troxclair cosponsorR
Daniel Alders cosponsorR

In committee

State Affairs
House
Referred Mar 18, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Civil Remedies & Liabilities Education: Primary & Secondary: General Political Subdivisions State Agencies, Boards & Commissions Women

Bill text

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