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Texas requires state documents to list biological sex

2025 United States id documents Restrictive Enacted Legislation

The Texas Senate passed House Bill 229, which defines 'man' and 'woman' based on reproductive organs and requires state documents to reflect sex assigned at birth. The bill, which has passed the House and awaits the governor's signature, would invalidate gender marker changes on birth certificates, driver's licenses, and other records for transgender and intersex people, potentially leading to discrimination in daily activities.

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The Texas Tribune

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