The Texas Women's Privacy Act introduces regulations concerning the designation and use of spaces based on biological sex, establishing Chapter 3002 in the Government Code. The bill defines key terms such as "male," "female," "multiple-occupancy private space," and "single-occupancy private space," and mandates that political subdivisions and state agencies designate multiple-occupancy spaces for exclusive use by individuals of one sex. It also outlines exceptions for specific situations, such as maintenance or custodial purposes, and provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities or young children. Enforcement mechanisms include civil penalties ranging from $5,000 for first offenses to $25,000 for subsequent violations, and residents can file complaints with the attorney general, who is required to investigate.

Additionally, the bill addresses sovereign, governmental, and official immunity in civil actions, asserting that the state and its subdivisions have immunity against challenges to the chapter's validity or enforcement, with certain conditions under which immunity may be waived. It introduces a fee-shifting provision, making parties seeking declaratory or injunctive relief liable for the prevailing party's costs and attorney's fees. The Act applies only to causes of action accruing after its effective date and includes a severability clause to maintain the validity of remaining provisions if any part is invalidated. The Act is set to take effect 91 days after the legislative session concludes.

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