Texas 89th Legislature
Gender Identity & Expression
5
Bills Enacted
2
Critical Urgency
2
High Cost Impact
5
Bill Authors
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention.
High-Impact Bills
2 bills require immediate attention
Gender Identity & Expression Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Nov 12
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4 days with filingsNov 12 - Aug 15
3
Senate Bills
2
House Bills
4
Regular
1
2nd Special
100%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
critical2
moderate1
low1
Cost Impact
high2
medium1
low2
Leading Authors
1
1
1
1
1
Enforcing Agencies
All Bills (5)
HB229
Relating to general definitions for and collection of governmental information regarding biological sex.
Relating to general definitions for and collection of governmental information regarding biological sex.
Author: Ellen TroxclairRegular Session
HB1106
Relating to the definitions of child abuse and neglect.
Relating to the definitions of child abuse and neglect.
Author: Matthew ShaheenRegular Session
SB8
Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
Author: Mayes Middleton2nd Special Session
SB1188
Relating to electronic health record requirements; authorizing a civil penalty.
Relating to electronic health record requirements; authorizing a civil penalty.
Author: Lois KolkhorstRegular Session
SB1257
Relating to required health benefit plan coverage for gender transition adverse effects and reversals.
Relating to required health benefit plan coverage for gender transition adverse effects and reversals.
Author: Bryan HughesRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on gender identity & expression passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 5 laws related to gender identity & expression. These bills were authored by 5 different legislators and address various aspects of gender identity & expression policy in Texas.
- Did gender identity & expression bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Gender Identity & Expression legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 3 Senate bills and 2 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most gender identity & expression bills?
- The leading authors of gender identity & expression legislation include Sen. Bryan Hughes (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Ellen Troxclair (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on gender identity & expression issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for gender identity & expression legislation?
- Among the 5 gender identity & expression bills enacted, 2 have critical compliance urgency and 1 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to gender identity & expression in Texas law?
- Gender Identity & Expression legislation frequently overlaps with Health, Health--privacy/use of Information, Civil Remedies & Liabilities. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- When do Texas gender identity & expression laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some gender identity & expression bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025
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