The bill, H.B. No. 3411, seeks to prohibit public school teachers in Texas from supporting or promoting a student's gender transition. It introduces a new section, 38.0045, to the Education Code, which outlines specific actions that teachers are forbidden to take. These include promoting the use of gender pronouns that differ from a student's assigned gender, encouraging students to dress as the opposite sex, facilitating name changes, discussing transgender lifestyles, providing resources related to LGBTQ organizations, and introducing concepts of gender fluidity or non-binary identities.

Additionally, the bill allows for significant consequences for teachers who violate these prohibitions, including potential termination of employment and grounds for suspension or revocation of teaching certification. Parents of students who feel aggrieved by a teacher's actions can file a lawsuit against the teacher, with the possibility of receiving compensatory or punitive damages if they prevail. The bill is set to take effect in the 2025-2026 school year, pending legislative approval for immediate enactment.

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