Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 1999: Relating to protection for a public employee's or student's use of terms consistent with biological sex.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1999 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to protection for a public employee's or student's use of terms consistent with biological sex. Primary sponsor: Bryan Hughes (Republican), John Smithee (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 23, 2025): Committee report sent to Calendars.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Hughes | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| John Smithee | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
| Bob Hall | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Adam Hinojosa | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| King | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lois Kolkhorst | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Kevin Sparks | Co-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
- Committee report sent to Calendars
- Committee report distributed
- Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
- Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
- Considered in formal meeting
- Referred to State Affairs
- Read first time
- Received from the Senate
- Reported engrossed
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
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