Texas Scorecard by Emily Wilkerson June 16, 2023
The bill extends previous bans on biological men competing in women’s sports to the collegiate level.Despite a long road, Gov. Greg Abbott officially signed the ‘Save Women’s Sports Act,’ which will extend protecting women’s sports from male competition to the collegiate level.
In 2021, lawmakers approved House Bill 25 by State Rep. Valoree Swanson (R–Spring), which banned public school students from competing in an interscholastic athletic competition “designated for the biological sex opposite to the student’s biological sex.”
Senate Bill 15 by State Sen. Mayes Middleton (R–Galveston) extends HB 25 to include banning public universities and colleges from allowing men to compete against women.
“Today is an important day for female athletes across the state of Texas, including little girls who aspire to one day compete in college sports,” Abbott said while signing SB 15. “Sports have inspired many women to cast bold visions and dreams of what they want to achieve. The legacy of women’s sports will be safeguarded for generations to come. Women in Texas can be assured that the integrity of their sports will be protected in our state.”
The bill will take effect September 1, 2023.
More:
https://texasscorecard.com/state/gov-abbott-signs-save-womens-sports-act-into-law/
