Relating to creating the criminal offense of gender identity fraud.

HB 3817 would create a new criminal offense in Texas law by making it a state jail felony to knowingly provide a false statement about one's biological sex (assigned at birth) to a government entity or employer. The bill specifically targets individuals who state they are the opposite sex of their birth-assigned sex in such communications. It does not affect general gender identity expression but applies only to false statements made to government offices or employers. The law would take effect on September 1, 2025, if passed. This bill directly impacts how individuals interact with government agencies or workplaces regarding gender-related identity documentation.