Both anti-trans bills are authored by Republican Sen. Charles Perr. SB 2 would only allow student-athletes in K-12 schools, public colleges and universities to participate only on sports teams that correspond with the sex listed on their birth certificate at or near the time of birth.
S.B. 32 carry forward a similar ban, but the legislation only applies to public schools. Buman Rights Campaign Texas State Director Rebecca Marques released a statement in response to Senate Bill 2 and 32. “While Texas leaders attempt to rewrite just how discriminatory this session has been, the Senate advanced another anti-trans bill.