Requires out-of-state teams to certify compliance with Texas rules limiting participation to biological sex, so less access to women's teams for transgender women.
An intercollegiate athletic team sponsored or authorized by an out-of-state postsecondary educational institution may not compete in an intercollegiate athletic competition against an intercollegiate athletic team sponsored or authorized by an institution of higher education unless the out-of-state institution, not later than the 30th day before the date of the athletic competition, certifies to the institution of higher education that the out-of-state institution will comply with the requirements of Subsection (b) during the athletic competition.
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill amends Education Code §51.980 to require out-of-state postsecondary institutions to certify compliance with Subsection (b) (which limits teams and participation by biological sex) before competing against Texas higher-ed teams. This enforces sex-based restrictions on intercollegiate sports, affecting transgender athletes.
Related bills
HB229Relating to general definitions for and collection of governmental information regarding biological sex.↓Restricts transgender recognition & access↓Restricts transgender recognition & access Law
HB3186Relating to intercollegiate athletic competitions based on biological sex.↓Restricts transgender recognition & access Died (session ended)
HB1123Relating to interscholastic athletic competition based on biological sex, requirements for physical examinations and genetic testing in inte↓Restricts transgender recognition & access↓Restricts transgender recognition & access Died (session ended)
HB805Relating to a task force to study the legal and societal barriers to equality for transgender persons.↑Expands transgender recognition & access↑Expands transgender recognition & access Filed