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TX HB903

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Moody

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 21.06 of the Texas Penal Code, which criminalizes homosexual conduct between consenting adults

  • 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

  • Amends Health and Safety Code Section 163.002 to remove the reference to homosexual conduct being a criminal offense from sexual education instructional requirements

  • Retains existing statutory language describing homosexuality as "not an acceptable lifestyle" in both education code sections, despite removing the criminal offense references

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Criminal Jurisprudence3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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