H.B. No. 1106 amends the Family Code in Texas by adding a new section, 261.0011, which clarifies the definition of abuse or neglect of a child. The bill specifies that such definitions do not include instances where a child's parent, legal guardian, or other responsible person refuses to affirm the child's expressed sexual orientation or gender identity, nor does it include the refusal to address the child by their preferred name or pronouns, regardless of any legal name change.

This legislation aims to protect parents and guardians from being accused of abuse or neglect for not affirming a child's gender identity or sexual orientation. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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