The Female Prisoner Protection Act aims to ensure the safety and protection of female inmates and juveniles by mandating that they be housed according to their biological sex. The bill emphasizes the constitutional right to separate inmates by sex to serve government interests, particularly in protecting women from sexual abuse and violence. It introduces new provisions in the Family Code and Government Code that require the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to place children and inmates in facilities based on their biological sex, as determined by their official birth certificates or other government records.

Key amendments include the addition of Section 51.127 to the Family Code, which outlines the criteria for placing juveniles based on biological sex, and Section 501.115 to the Government Code, which establishes similar requirements for housing inmates. Both sections stipulate that biological sex must be determined by the individual's birth certificate and intake screening, and they emphasize the importance of considering the unique safety needs of each individual. The bill also prohibits fees for issuing birth certificates for these purposes and mandates compliance with state and federal laws, including the Prison Rape Elimination Act.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 51.12, Family Code 51.125 (Family Code 51)