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HB 980 mandates that Texas birth certificates include the biological sex of a child based on the presence or absence of a Y chromosome, categorizing them as male or female. This classification will apply across all state laws for determining a person’s sex or gender. The law becomes effective on September 1, 2025.
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Rep. Steve Toth
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(512) 463-0797
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