Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 229: Relating to general definitions for and collection of governmental information regarding biological sex.

Enacted Last action June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25

Plain-language summary

HB 229 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to general definitions for and collection of governmental information regarding biological sex. Primary sponsor: Ellen Troxclair (Republican), Valoree Swanson (Republican), Shelby Slawson (Republican), Lacey Hull (Republican), Jeff Leach (Republican), Mayes Middleton (Republican). It lists 71 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Ellen Troxclair (Republican); Valoree Swanson (Republican); Shelby Slawson (Republican); Lacey Hull (Republican); and 2 more. 71 co-sponsors.