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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Hall | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Paul Bettencourt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Donna Campbell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Creighton | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Flores | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brent Hagenbuch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Adam Hinojosa | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Joan Huffman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Bryan Hughes | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Lois Kolkhorst | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Mayes Middleton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Tan Parker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Charles Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Charles Schwertner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Kevin Sparks | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
“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 State Affairs
- Read first time
- Filed
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate