The bill, H.B. No. 3817, proposes the creation of a new criminal offense known as "gender identity fraud." It introduces Section 32.515 to the Penal Code, which defines the offense as knowingly making a false or misleading statement regarding one's biological sex to a governmental entity or employer, specifically by identifying as the opposite of the biological sex assigned at birth. This act categorizes such an offense as a state jail felony.

The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, if passed. The introduction of this legislation reflects a significant change in the legal framework surrounding gender identity and the implications of misrepresentation in official contexts.

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