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TX HB4829
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Gonzalez
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AI Summary
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Adds "gender" as a defined term in Texas hate crime statutes, meaning the actual or perceived gender-related characteristics of an individual, regardless of the individual's designated sex at birth
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Amends Article 42.014 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which governs hate crime findings and enhanced penalties
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Retains the existing definition of "sexual preference" as a preference for heterosexuality, homosexuality, or bisexuality
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Applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025; offenses committed before that date remain governed by prior law
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to a criminal offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of gender.
Crimes
Last Action
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
4/3/2025