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Same-sex parents may need to take extra steps to secure and legally protect their parental rights.
In 2022, House Bill 25 became law. The bill requires student athletes to play on the team that corresponds with their biological sex at birth. It applies to interscholastic athletic teams sponsored by a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
In 2023, Subchapter X of Chapter 161 in the Texas Health & Safety Code became law. This law prohibits physicians from providing certain medical procedures and treatments for children under 18 years of age.
With some exceptions, the law says a health care provider may not:
Note The library cannot tell you what the law means for your situation.