Texas has passed House Bill 229, which requires official state documents to reflect a person's sex assigned at birth rather than their gender identity. This law was passed with a party-line vote and outlines definitions for male and female based on biological reproductive systems. The bill aims to maintain a binary distinction in gender for various applications, including athletic participation, correctional facilities, and specific safety-oriented settings. This legislation reflects a broader trend focusing on biological sex in the context of rights and protections.
"A governmental entity that collects vital statistics information that identifies the sex of an individual for the purpose of complying with antidiscrimination laws... shall identify each individual as either male or female."
The bill specifically defines male and female for official state government purposes as sex assigned at birth rather than gender identity, impacting various areas including athletics and shelters.
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