Breaking! Texas Senate Passes Women’s Bill of Rights

Austin, TX – May 28, 2025: Today, the Texas Senate voted 20-11 on HB 229 by Representative Ellen Troxclair, a bill that accurately defines “male” and “female”. The bill is known as the “Women’s Bill of Rights”, as its effect would result in protection of female designated sports, spaces, and opportunities. HB 229 is headed to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk soon.

Mary Elizabeth Castle, DIrector of Government Relations for Texas Values, said:

“The message is clear: You don’t mess with Texas women. HB 229 makes sure that the reality and truth of the two sexes is clear in Texas law and never altered by school districts, local cities, or bureaucrats ever again! With today’s vote in the Senate, Texas will lay the foundation for protecting women’s spaces and opportunities” 

Texas Values provided testimony on this bill in the House and in the Senate this session. 

Texas Values policy team is available for comment. Please contact Ashley at media@txvalues.org or 737-314-2450 (m) to schedule an interview.

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