Relating to prohibiting a public school teacher from supporting a student's gender transition.
HB 3411 prohibits public school teachers in Texas from supporting a student's gender transition by banning specific actions, including encouraging use of pronouns other than a student's sex assigned at birth, promoting cross-dressing, facilitating name changes, discussing transgender lifestyles or treatments, or introducing gender fluidity concepts. The bill directly affects public school teachers and school districts, requiring them to avoid these activities with students. Violations could lead to teacher termination, loss of teaching certification, or civil lawsuits by parents seeking damages. The law takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 21, 2025
Last action Mar 21, 2025
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Mar 21, 2025
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Referred to Public Education
lower
Mar 21, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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P
Nate Schatzline
RRepublican
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