The bill, H.B. No. 4001, seeks to establish clear definitions for the terms "male" and "female" in the context of government documents, publications, and notices in Texas. It introduces a new subchapter to Chapter 2051 of the Government Code, which defines "female" as an individual whose biological reproductive system is developed to produce ova, and "male" as an individual whose biological reproductive system is developed to fertilize the ova of a female. The bill emphasizes the importance of recognizing biological differences between the sexes and asserts that these definitions should be consistently applied in governmental materials.

Additionally, the bill mandates that any document or material produced by a governmental entity can only reference the two sexes, male and female, when requesting or providing information about an individual's sex. This legislative action is framed as a response to perceived inconsistencies in definitions and policies regarding sex, aiming to protect single-sex spaces and resources. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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