Texas Republican proposes jail time for identifying as transgender
AUSTIN — A Texas Republican has filed a bill that would criminalize transgender people who mislead the government or an employer by stating their gender identity as their biological sex.
Texas Republican introduces bill making it a felony to be transgender
The measure would make it a state felony for a person not to identify by their sex at birth when dealing with an employer or governmental entity. Activists say if the bill becomes law, it would prevent trans people from applying for jobs and receiving state benefits.
If passed, Texas bill could charge transgender people with 'gender identity fraud'
If passed, Tom Oliverson's House Bill 3817 would allow transgender people to be charged with "gender identity fraud," a state felony.
Texas Bill Could Criminalize Transgender Identity on Official Documents
A Texas bill proposes jail time for trans people who list their gender identity instead of birth sex on official documents. Critics call it extreme.
Texas bill would make identifying as transgender a felony punishable by jail
The bill, while unlikely to pass, highlights the increasing extremism of legislation targeting trans people, especially in Texas, in recent years.
"Identity fraud": Proposed Texas state law would make identifying as transgender a felony
The Texas state legislature may soon consider whether transgender Texans can be charged with a felony for identifying as their preferred gender.
Texas Bill Would Make Identifying as Transgender a Crime
A proposed law in Texas could jail trans individuals who attempt to be recognized by their gender identity under the provision of "fraud."
Bill proposed in Texas could charge transgender people with 'gender identity fraud'
A bill proposed in the Texas legislature could charge transgender Texans with a felony if they commit what proponents call “gender identity fraud.”
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Texas bill would charge transgender people with ‘fraud’
House Bill 3817, introduced last week by Republican state Rep. Tom Oliverson, would add “gender identity fraud” to the Texas Penal Code, punishable by up to two years in jail and a fine of up ...
Texas Republican introduces bill to make being transgender a felony
A Republican representative in Texas has introduced a bill that would make being transgender a felony in the state, ...