Nondiscrimination:
HB 3026: Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.
Primary Author: Rep. Garnet Coleman (D-Houston)
Joint Author: Rep. Jessica Farrar (D-Houston)
Co-Author: None
Background: The bill would repeal §21.06 of the Penal Code, the Homosexual Conduct Law, which was declared unconstitutional by the United States Supreme Court in the 2003 Lawrence v. Texas decision. The bill would also amend the Health and Safety Code to delete the statement that homosexual conduct is not an acceptable lifestyle and is a criminal offense under §21.06 of the Penal Code. [emphasis added for language to be deleted by the bill]
Committee: Criminal Jurisprudence
Actions: 03/17/09 - Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
03/10/09 - Filed
Equality Texas Position: Supports. This bill is part of our Legislative Agenda.
Equality Texas Bill Fact Sheet: Fact Sheet on HB 3026 (in progress)