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Texas House Bill HB3431

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3431

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Caption

Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of gender transitioning or reassignment procedures and treatments and gender-affirming therapy and counseling; creating criminal offenses.

Impact

If enacted, HB3431 would substantially alter existing healthcare practices regarding gender identity issues for minors in Texas. It aligns with similar legislation passed in other states that seek to limit medical interventions for youth asserting transgender identities. The implications for state laws would include an increased focus on biological determinism in healthcare decisions for children, potentially setting a precedent for how gender identity is treated under Texas law and curtailing the ability for parents and guardians to access gender-affirming care for their children.

Summary

House Bill 3431 is a legislative proposal aimed at prohibiting the provision of gender transitioning or reassignment procedures and treatments to certain children in Texas. It seeks to restrict surgeries and medical treatments aimed at altering a child’s biological sex. Specifically, the bill outlines that physicians and healthcare providers would be barred from performing surgeries that could result in sterilization, prescribing puberty blockers, or providing treatments related to gender affirmation that are inconsistent with a child’s biological sex. Additionally, it imposes significant penalties for violations, classifying them as state jail felonies.

Contention

The bill has generated considerable debate, with proponents arguing it protects children from irreversible medical procedures that they may later regret. They emphasize the potential psychological and physical ramifications of gender-affirming treatments. Conversely, opponents assert that such legislation undermines the rights of parents and guardians to make informed health decisions for their children and could adversely affect the mental health of transgender youth. Critics argue that denying gender-affirming care contradicts guidance from major medical organizations, suggesting that it violates best practices in treating gender dysphoria.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Health And Safety Code

  • Chapter 161. Public Health Provisions
    • Section: 701
    • Section: 702
    • Section: New Section

Latest HB3431 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB122

Relating to professional liability insurance coverage for and prohibitions on providing to certain children procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria; creating a criminal offense.

TX SB14

Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments.

TX HB1686

Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments.

TX SB625

Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments.

TX HB41

Relating to professional liability insurance coverage for and prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria.

TX HB1532

Relating to professional liability insurance coverage for and prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and to the abuse of a child.

TX SB250

Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children.

TX HB4754

Relating to health benefit plan coverage for and prohibitions on gender transitioning procedures and treatments provided to certain individuals; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB1752

Relating to liability for the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria; providing a civil penalty.

TX SB1029

Relating to civil liability for, governmental health plan coverage of, and public funding for gender modification procedures and treatments.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.