Title: Requires Transgender Student Athletes Play Against Those of Their Biological Sex
Vote to pass a bill that requires transgender student athletes play against those of their biological sex.
Prohibits intercollegiate athletic teams sponsored or authorized by an institution of higher education from allowing athletes to compete on a team that is designed for the opposite biological sex (Sec. 1).
Specifies that the college must use the students official birth certificate to determine their biological sex (Sec. 1).
Requires that this birth certificate be entered at or near the time for the athlete's birth to and corrected of any mistakes to be considered valid (Sec. 1).
Specifies that if the athlete's birth certificate is not suitable another government document that states the student's biological sex is usable (Sec. 1).
Authorizes participation by a female athlete in an intercollegiate athletic competition that is designated for male students if a female alternative is not available (Sec. 1).
Prohibits a college or college sports team from retaliating against a person for reporting a violation of this act (Sec. 1).
Authorizes bringing a civil action against a college or college sports team that is in violation of this act (Sec.1).
Requires The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to adopt rules in accordance with this section (Sec. 1).
Title: Requires Transgender Student Athletes Play Against Those of Their Biological Sex