State lawmaker authors bill that could charge transgender Texans with crime

Texas Republican proposes jail time for identifying as transgender

“Gender identity fraud” could bring up to two years in jail under a bill by Rep. Tom Oliverson, R-Cypress.

Texas House bill proposes felony charges for ‘gender identity fraud’ - Dallas Voice

A new bill introduced in the Texas House of Representatives seeks to charge transgender Texans with a felony if they are found guilty of what the bill describes as “gender identity fraud.” Republican state Rep. Tom Oliverson, who represents District 130 in northwest Harris County, filed House Bill 3817 in an effort to amend the Texas Penal Code. The proposed legislation seeks to introduce a new criminal offense for individuals who “knowingly mak…

Texas lawmaker files bill seeking to restrict birth certificate gender changes

On Monday, the Senate State Affairs Committee heard testimony about the bill, but as of now, HB 406 remains pending in committee.

Houston-area legislator files bill that could criminalize trans identity on official documents

A new bill in Texas could criminalize trans identity with "gender identity fraud" charges.

Bill policing transgender people’s bathroom choice passes SD Senate

PIERRE — The South Dakota Senate passed a bill 27-6 on Monday at the Capitol prohibiting transgender people from using public restrooms or changing rooms aligned with their gender identity. Some of the language in the bill was amended, which means it must go back to the House of Representatives for consideration of the changes. Supporters said the legislation is a necessary measure to protect the privacy and security of women and girls. “Our law…

Texas Republican bill would make simply being transgender a felony

If you’re trans and out in the state, you could be jailed for filling out paperwork under this proposal.