S.B. No. 8, known as 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." It requires political subdivisions and state agencies to designate multiple-occupancy private spaces for exclusive use by individuals of one sex and mandates reasonable measures to prevent access by individuals of the opposite sex, with exceptions for custodial or maintenance purposes and accommodations for individuals with disabilities or young children.

The legislation imposes civil penalties for violations, with fines escalating from $25,000 for the first offense to $125,000 for subsequent violations. It allows residents to file complaints with the attorney general, who must investigate before any legal action is taken, and permits affected individuals to pursue private civil actions for violations. The bill also outlines provisions regarding sovereign, governmental, and official immunity, specifying that the Fifteenth Court of Appeals has exclusive jurisdiction over related appeals. Additionally, it includes a fee-shifting provision for parties seeking declaratory or injunctive relief against the state or its subdivisions, defining a prevailing party and ensuring that the act's provisions remain effective even if some are held invalid. The act is set to take effect 91 days after the legislative session concludes.

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