The Texas Women's Privacy Act, S.B. No. 240, establishes regulations that require political subdivisions and state agencies to designate multiple-occupancy private spaces, such as restrooms and locker rooms, for use exclusively by individuals of the same biological sex, which is defined based on physical characteristics and birth certificate records. The bill outlines exceptions and accommodations for individuals with disabilities and specifies how inmates should be housed in correctional facilities according to their biological sex. It also introduces civil penalties for violations, with fines ranging from $5,000 for the first offense to $25,000 for subsequent offenses, and allows residents to file complaints with the attorney general or pursue private civil actions for relief.

Additionally, the bill addresses sovereign, governmental, and official immunity in legal actions related to its enforcement, stating that the state and its political subdivisions have immunity unless waived by federal law or explicitly by the state. It includes a fee-shifting provision that holds individuals or entities seeking to prevent enforcement liable for the prevailing party's costs and attorney's fees. The legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and includes a severability clause to maintain the validity of remaining provisions if any part is declared invalid.

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