The Texas Women's Privacy Act, proposed in S.B. No. 7, establishes regulations for the designation and use of public spaces based on biological sex. It introduces Chapter 3002 to the Government Code, defining "biological sex" and mandating that multiple-occupancy private spaces, such as restrooms and locker rooms, be designated for use only by individuals of the same biological sex. While accommodations for individuals with disabilities or young children are permitted, the bill prohibits individuals from using spaces designated for the opposite biological sex. Violations of these regulations will incur civil penalties, with fines ranging from $5,000 for the first offense to $25,000 for subsequent offenses, and residents are empowered to file complaints with the attorney general.

Additionally, the bill outlines provisions regarding sovereign, governmental, and official immunity in legal actions related to the law. It asserts that the state and its political subdivisions have immunity against challenges to the law's validity or enforcement, except where federal law waives such immunity. A fee-shifting provision is also included, making individuals or entities liable for the costs and attorney's fees of the prevailing party in cases seeking to prevent enforcement of the law. The Act will take effect 91 days after the legislative session concludes, and if any part of the Act is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions will still hold.

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