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TX HB903
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Moody
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AI Summary
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Repeals Section 21.06 of the Texas Penal Code, which criminalizes homosexual conduct between consenting adults
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Amends Health and Safety Code Section 85.007(b) to remove language stating that homosexual conduct is "a criminal offense under Section 21.06, Penal Code" from HIV/STD education materials for minors
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Amends Health and Safety Code Section 163.002 to remove the reference to homosexual conduct being a criminal offense from sexual education instructional requirements
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Retains existing statutory language describing homosexuality as "not an acceptable lifestyle" in both education code sections, despite removing the criminal offense references
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Takes effect immediately upon receiving two-thirds vote in both chambers, or September 1, 2025, if immediate effect vote is not achieved
Legislative Description
Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.
Crimes
Last Action
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
3/6/2025