S.B. No. 190 aims to repeal existing statutes that criminalize or deem homosexual conduct unacceptable, while also recognizing certain same-sex relationship statuses. The bill specifically repeals Sections 2.001(b), 3.401(5), and 6.204 of the Family Code, Sections 810.001(g), (h), and (i) of the Government Code, and Section 21.06 of the Penal Code. Additionally, it amends Section 85.007(b) of the Health and Safety Code to remove language that emphasizes sexual abstinence and fidelity in marriage as the expected standard while also eliminating the characterization of homosexual conduct as a criminal offense.

Furthermore, the bill modifies Section 163.002 of the Health and Safety Code to update the instructional elements related to sexual education. The amendments include the removal of previous language that framed homosexuality as an unacceptable lifestyle and a criminal offense, while maintaining a focus on sexual abstinence, self-control, and the importance of ethical conduct in sexual behavior. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 21.06 (Health and Safety Code 21)