Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 3742: Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from providing instruction regarding the use of gender pronouns.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3742 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from providing instruction regarding the use of gender pronouns. Primary sponsor: Joanne Shofner (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2025): Referred to Higher Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joanne Shofner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Caroline Harris Davila | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Janis Holt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Helen Kerwin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Terri Leo-Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| David Lowe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Don McLaughlin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| Mike Olcott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Valoree Swanson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 150 |
| Ellen Troxclair | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Cody Vasut | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Wes Virdell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Higher Education
- Read first time
- Filed