The bill, S.B. No. 2920, aims to regulate steroid use among students participating in athletic competitions sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League. It amends Section 33.091(h) of the Education Code to clarify that while students may use steroids prescribed by a medical practitioner for valid medical purposes without facing ineligibility, the definition of a valid medical purpose explicitly excludes the provision of steroids to minors for the purpose of transitioning their biological sex.

This legislation seeks to ensure that steroid use in student athletics is strictly monitored and limited to legitimate medical needs, thereby preventing misuse in the context of gender transition. The bill will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the Texas Legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 33.091 (Education Code 33)