The Legislature ultimately failed to address the issue.
87th Session Autopsy Reports, State
Child Gender Modification
Did Lawmakers Really ‘Run Out of Time’?
They had 140 total days. They were reluctant to bring up the Governor’s Emergency Items in the first 60 days, including two that ended up failing by the end of the legislative session.
87th Legislative Session: An Overview
The 140 days of the legislative session have concluded. What did—and did not—get accomplished?
Late Bill Referral Sows Confusion for Activists
Senate Bill 1311 is dead. However, late activity in the House has confused some activists, leading them to believe the bill is still alive.
Priority House Bills Die as Clock Strikes Midnight
This deadline however meant more than just another date on the calendar, it sealed the legislative fate for hundreds of bills still languishing in the legislative process to include priorities of the Republican Party of Texas.
20 Republicans Join Democrats in Vote on Gender Modification
State Rep. Bryan Slaton (R-Royse City) offered an amendment that would have prevented puberty blockers from being administered as part of a prescription drug savings program on House Bill 18. The amendment failed.
Jeff Younger: GOP Leadership Won’t Support Ending Child Gender Disfigurement
A father’s fight motivated grassroots in the Republican Party of Texas to make abolishing gender modification in minors a legislative priority for the current session.
Conservative Activists Tired of Being ‘Deprioritized’ in Committee Hearings
One thing is certain: The process as it stands today makes it very difficult for average Texans to fully participate in the legislative process.
Which Chairmen Will Be Responsible for GOP Legislative Priorities?
A breakdown of the committees and potential prospects for GOP priorities moving forward.