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TX SB190
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jose Menendez
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AI Summary
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Repeals Section 21.06 of the Texas Penal Code, which criminalized homosexual conduct (this law was ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court in Lawrence v. Texas in 2003 but remained on the books)
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Repeals Family Code provisions (Sections 2.001(b), 3.401(5), and 6.204) that prohibited same-sex marriage and refused recognition of same-sex marriages or civil unions from other jurisdictions
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Repeals Government Code sections (810.001(g), (h), and (i)) related to restrictions on same-sex relationships in public retirement systems
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Removes requirements from Health and Safety Code that HIV/AIDS education programs and sexual education materials state that "homosexual conduct is not an acceptable lifestyle" and is a criminal offense
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Takes effect immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both chambers, otherwise September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the repeal of statutes regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct and to the recognition of certain same-sex relationship statuses.
Health
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs
2/3/2025