Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 1696: Relating to the inclusion of a person's sex on certain government documents and identification cards.

In committee Last action March 11, 2025: Referred to State Affairs

Plain-language summary

SB 1696 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the inclusion of a person's sex on certain government documents and identification cards. Primary sponsor: Bob Hall (Republican), Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Donna Campbell (Republican), Creighton, Flores, Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Joan Huffman (Republican), Bryan Hughes (Republican), Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), Mayes Middleton (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Charles Perry (Republican), Charles Schwertner (Republican), Kevin Sparks (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2025): Referred to State Affairs.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bob Hall (Republican); Paul Bettencourt (Republican); Donna Campbell (Republican); Creighton; and 11 more.