The bill, H.B. No. 1016, introduces a new section to the Texas Education Code that mandates school districts to adopt policies regarding multi-occupancy bathrooms and changing facilities. It defines a "multi-occupancy bathroom or changing facility" as any space designed for use by more than one person at a time, where individuals may be undressed in the presence of others. The bill emphasizes that any policy must prioritize the health, safety, and welfare of students, maintain the confidentiality of student educational information, and respect the privacy interests of students and their parents.

Furthermore, if a school district's policy allows for the separation of these facilities based on criteria other than biological sex assigned at birth, it must include specific provisions. These include a description of the facilities not separated by biological sex, supervision methods to ensure safety and privacy, and accommodations for students preferring facilities separated by biological sex. The policy must be publicly posted on the district's website and communicated to parents at the start of each school year. The bill is set to take effect in the 2025-2026 school year, with immediate effect possible if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature.

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