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Texas House Bill HB133

Texas 2021 - 87th 2nd C.S.

Texas House Bill HB133

Caption

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

Impact

The implications of HB133 are profound as it alters existing state laws regarding the rights of minors seeking gender transition-related medical procedures. By prohibiting certain treatments outright, the bill rebuts the current trend in many states toward allowing more extensive healthcare options for minors with gender dysphoria. Critics argue that this undermines parental rights and medical professionals' ability to provide care deemed necessary for the mental and physical health of the child. Proponents, however, argue that the bill protects children from making irreversible decisions about their bodies at a young age.

Summary

House Bill 133 addresses the provision of gender transitioning and gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for minors in Texas. The bill explicitly prohibits healthcare providers, including physicians, from performing various surgeries and administering medications aimed at transitioning the biological sex of minors. The procedures that are banned include surgeries that sterilize children, mastectomies, and the use of puberty-blocking medications. This legislation aims to restrict access to gender-affirming care for minors, reflecting a significant shift in how such treatments are governed at the state level.

Contention

The bill is contentious and has sparked significant debate among legislators and the public. Opponents of HB133 argue that it fails to consider the healthcare needs of transgender minors, potentially leading to increased mental health issues and a rise in suicide rates among affected youth. Advocates for the bill claim that the legislation is a protective measure, emphasizing concerns about the permanent effects of transitioning procedures. The conversation surrounding HB133 reflects broader societal debates about gender identity, medical ethics, and the rights of parents to make healthcare decisions for their children.

Companion Bills

TX SB22

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

Previously Filed As

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 SB1029

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

Similar Bills

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