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 specific situations like maintenance or accommodations for individuals with disabilities or young children.

The legislation also outlines enforcement mechanisms, including civil penalties of up to $5,000 for first offenses and $25,000 for subsequent violations, and allows residents to file complaints with the attorney general. Affected individuals can pursue private civil actions for violations, seeking declaratory and injunctive relief. Furthermore, 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 relief against the state, specifying that the prevailing party is entitled to recover costs and attorney's fees. The Act is set to take effect 91 days after the legislative session concludes.

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