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Texas House Bill HB1015

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1015

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility in a public school.

Impact

The enactment of HB 1015 would centralize authority in establishing bathroom policies within public schools, making significant changes to how state laws govern student access to facilities. The bill supports the notion of 'single-sex' facilities, which stakeholders argue could enhance privacy and safety for students, especially in high school settings. Critics, however, contend that enforcing such distinctions may exacerbate challenges for transgender and non-binary students, leading to exclusion and discrimination within educational spaces.

Summary

House Bill 1015 outlines regulations related to the use of bathrooms and changing facilities in public schools, mandating that multiple-occupancy bathrooms be designated for use based on a student's biological sex. The bill stipulates that for the purposes of these regulations, a person's biological sex is determined by their official birth certificate, supporting a clear delineation between male and female facilities within school environments. This focus on biological sex has implications for students who may identify as a gender different from their assigned sex at birth.

Contention

Discussions surrounding HB 1015 have revealed a diverse spectrum of opinion. Supporters assert that the bill aims to protect the integrity and privacy of biological sexes, while detractors perceive it as a legislative effort to undermine the rights and dignity of gender-diverse students. The defined role of biological sex, as grounded in official documentation, raises multiple concerns regarding the respect and acknowledgment of individual identities and the potential psychological impacts on students affected by these regulations. Overall, the bill reflects broader societal debates on gender, identity, and inclusion.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 38. Health And Safety
    • Section: New Section

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB5236

Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility in a public school.

TX HB5235

Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility in a public school; authorizing a civil penalty, authorizing a private civil right of action.

TX HB2722

Relating to a public school policy regarding multi-occupancy bathrooms or changing facilities.

TX HB5256

Relating to a public school policy regarding multi-occupancy bathrooms or changing facilities.

TX SB11

Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including measures related to the health and safety of public school students and active shooter training for certain peace officers.

TX HB498

Relating to policies and procedures for addressing bullying and harassment in public schools.

TX HB3

Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the development and implementation of purchases relating to and funding for public school safety and security requirements and the provision of safety-related resources.

TX SB1474

Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach or provide services related to special education.

TX HB4449

Relating to the establishment of a task force to study disciplinary practices and policies in public schools.

TX SB2395

Relating to the establishment of a task force to study disciplinary practices and policies in public schools.

Similar Bills

IL HB1201

SCH CD-MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS

TX SB6

Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility; authorizing a civil penalty.

OR HB2428

Relating to the provision of menstrual products in public school bathrooms.

WV HB4058

Require all schools to update restrooms for privacy

PA HB2024

In duties and powers of boards of school directors, further providing for school athletics, publications, and organizations; in grounds and buildings, further providing for water-closets or out-houses and providing for bathroom and athletic facilities for transgender students; and, in school health services, further providing for examinations of school buildings and grounds.

TX HB5235

Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility in a public school; authorizing a civil penalty, authorizing a private civil right of action.

TX HB1014

Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility in a public school; authorizing a civil penalty, authorizing a private civil right of action.

OR SB677

Relating to the provision of menstrual products in schools; declaring an emergency.