Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 477: Relating to the required inclusion of a person's sex on a birth certificate and prohibited change of sex on the birth certificate of certain minors.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 477 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the required inclusion of a person's sex on a birth certificate and prohibited change of sex on the birth certificate of certain minors. Primary sponsor: Valoree Swanson (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 28, 2025): Referred to Public Health.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valoree Swanson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 150 |
| Greg Bonnen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Briscoe Cain | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Caroline Harris Davila | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Richard Hayes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Carrie Isaac | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Terri Leo-Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Will Metcalf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Joanne Shofner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Cody Vasut | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
“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 Public Health
- Read first time
- Filed