H.B. No. 3186 amends the Education Code by adding a new subsection (c-1) to Section 51.980, which establishes regulations for intercollegiate athletic competitions based on biological sex. The bill stipulates that an out-of-state postsecondary educational institution may not compete against a Texas institution's athletic team unless it certifies, at least 30 days prior to the competition, that it will comply with the requirements outlined in Subsection (b) of the same section. This aims to ensure that all participating teams adhere to the same standards regarding biological sex in athletic competitions.

The provisions of this new subsection will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 academic year for competitions sponsored or authorized by public institutions of higher education. The bill will become effective immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the Texas Legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 51.980 (Education Code 51)