Texas Bills to Watch: HB 23, relating to participation in athletic activities based on biological sex
March 3, 2023 | Austin, TX
Would you have ever believed that we might need a law for this? But this is where we are.
HB 23 by Representative Valoree Swanson dictates that only biological females can participate in female sports. A biological female may participate in a biological male sport IF there is no biological female sport available to participate in. There is cause of action for any individual or school district that violates this act.
Swanson commented, “Unfortunately if HB 1102 (the Rosenthal bill allowing changes of gender and name to vital documents) were to pass, it could undo much of the progress of this session’s HB 23 and last session's HB 25.”
Texas Rep. Valoree Swanson (TX HD 150)
While we may be quick to complain about legislators that push onerous bills upon us, we should also consider encouraging those who listen to us.
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