Texas · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) · Bill

SB 8: 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.

Enacted Last action September 22, 2025: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Plain-language summary

SB 8 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on August 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Mayes Middleton (Republican), Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Birdwell, Donna Campbell (Republican), Creighton, Flores, Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Bob Hall (Republican), Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Joan Huffman (Republican), Bryan Hughes (Republican), King, Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Kevin Sparks (Republican), Angelia Orr (Republican), Will Metcalf (Republican), Greg Bonnen (Republican), Jeff Leach (Republican), Cody Harris (Republican). It lists 60 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 22, 2025): Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mayes Middleton (Republican); Paul Bettencourt (Republican); Birdwell; Donna Campbell (Republican); and 16 more. 60 co-sponsors.