Gender Identity/Expression:
HB 4297: Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information.
Primary Author: Rep. Garnet Coleman (D-Houston)
Joint Author: Rep. David Leibowitz (D-San Antonio); Rep. Roberto Alonzo (D-Dallas); Rep. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola); Rep. Mando Martinez (D-Weslaco)
Co-Author: None
Background: The bill provides for the change of gender markers on birth certificates and state identification upon the sworn affidavit of a physician. Court may not require surgical intervention before ordering such a change.
Committee: Public Health
Actions: 03/24/09 - Referred to Public Health
03/13/09 - Filed
Equality Texas Position: Supports. This bill is part of our Legislative Agenda.
Equality Texas Bill Fact Sheet: Fact Sheet on HB 4297 (in progress)