SB 2920 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the regulation of steroid use by students participating in athletic competitions sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.

SB 2920 amends Texas education law to clarify eligibility rules for student-athletes in University Interscholastic League (UIL) competitions. It removes ineligibility penalties for students using steroids prescribed by a medical professional for a valid medical purpose, such as treating a health condition. However, it explicitly states that using steroids for gender transition purposes does not qualify as a "valid medical purpose" and would still result in ineligibility. This bill directly affects high school athletes participating in UIL-sanctioned sports who use prescription steroids.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2025 Last action May 27, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduced Engrossed · 1 edit · Apr 29, 2025
MINOR
This bill amends the Texas Education Code regarding steroid use exemptions for student athletes. The substantive policy content remains unchanged from the original version, with only formatting and layout adjustments made during the legislative process. The core provisions about medical exemptions and the exclusion of gender transition steroid use for minors are preserved.
Scope change
No substantive change to scope or applicability; only formatting modifications
TECHNICAL

Formatting and layout adjustments including removal of line numbers, reorganization of header information, and standardization of spacing throughout the document

Floor votes · Senate Apr 29, 2025

How they voted

246
Passed
Total votes 30
Apr 29, 2025
D Democratic10
4 Yea 6 Nay
60% Nay
R Republican20
20 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
40
Key actions
11
Committee
12
May 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
May 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
May 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
May 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
May 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
No action taken in committee
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Committee
Referred to Public Education
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
Apr 29, 2025
Introduced
Received from the Senate
lower
Apr 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendments
upper
Apr 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
Apr 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Education K-16
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
3 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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