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. It defines key terms such as "male," "female," "multiple-occupancy private space," and "single-occupancy private space." The bill mandates that political subdivisions and state agencies designate multiple-occupancy private spaces for exclusive use by individuals of one sex and implement measures to prevent access by individuals of the opposite sex, with exceptions for specific circumstances like maintenance or accommodations for individuals with disabilities or young children.

The legislation also outlines enforcement mechanisms, including civil penalties of $5,000 for the first offense and $25,000 for subsequent violations, and allows residents to file complaints with the attorney general. It provides a private civil cause of action for affected individuals to seek relief and court costs. Additionally, the bill addresses sovereign, governmental, and official immunity in civil actions, granting the Fifteenth Court of Appeals exclusive jurisdiction over related appeals. It includes a fee-shifting provision for parties seeking declaratory or injunctive relief against the state, specifying that the prevailing party is responsible for costs and attorney's fees. The Act is set to take effect 91 days after the legislative session concludes.

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