HB 5593
bill tying adoption and fostering to birth certificate sex
Died in committee
Verdict: No flags
Initial review · graded Oct 20, 2026 · Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person · How we grade
Caption
relating to the eligibility of an individual to adopt or foster a child.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
Adults whose gender identity differs from the sex recorded at birth are shut out.
The bill limits who can adopt or foster a child in Texas to adults who identify as the same biological sex listed on their original birth certificate. It touches every adult who wants to adopt or foster, and it shuts out anyone whose gender identity differs from the sex recorded at birth. On the ground, adoption petitions and foster eligibility would turn on this new test, starting immediately with a two-thirds vote or on September 1, 2025.
Labels
Labels: NEVER GOT A HEARING. Filed Mar 14, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Receipt
The receipt
89R-HB5593 · 2025-03-14
SOLD BY
+ 2 coauthors
ITEM
relating to the eligibility of an individual to adopt or foster a child.
WHAT IT DOES
Adults whose gender identity differs from the sex recorded at birth are shut out.
The bill limits who can adopt or foster a child in Texas to adults who identify as the same biological sex listed on their original birth certificate. It touches every adult who wants to adopt or foster, and it shuts out anyone whose gender identity differs from the sex recorded at birth. On the ground, adoption petitions and foster eligibility would turn on this new test, starting immediately with a two-thirds vote or on September 1, 2025.
CHARGES
[ ] NONE FOUND
TOTAL
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
HISTORY
- Filed
- Read first time
- Referred to State Affairs
FILED UNDER
No verified beat found.
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CAMPAIGN PAID FOR BY
CAMPAIGN PAID FOR BY
Donors
Not tied to this bill.
Sources
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Oct 27, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC$314,216.50
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$314,216.50
- Cash
- $35,000.00
- Paid by others
- $279,216.50
- Total
- $314,216.50
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Jun 27, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101029008, 101031437, 101068777, 101071636.
Texas Conservative Majority PAC$116,200.00
Texas Conservative Majority PAC
$116,200.00
- Cash
- $25,000.00
- Paid by others
- $91,200.00
- Total
- $116,200.00
Also funds 42 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jan 23, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Sep 18, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101068777, 101071636.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$314,216.50
- Cash
- $35,000.00
- Paid by others
- $279,216.50
- Total
- $314,216.50
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Jun 27, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101029008, 101031437, 101068777, 101071636.
Texas Conservative Majority PAC
$116,200.00
- Cash
- $25,000.00
- Paid by others
- $91,200.00
- Total
- $116,200.00
Also funds 42 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jan 23, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Sep 18, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101068777, 101071636.
Votes
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
Fiscal
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
How this was graded
Analysis of text version I by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 20, 2026, against the published rubric.
Sources
Texas House · Filed Mar 14, 2025
04/07/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Oct 26, 2026 at 4:20 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
House committee · State Affairs · Final status: Died in committee
Subjects
Family--Parent & Child
ADOPTION
FOSTER CARE
GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION
Text
The text as introduced · 229 words
By: Swanson H.B. No. 5593 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the eligibility of an individual to adopt or foster a child. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 162.001(a), Family Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) Subject to the requirements for standing to sue in Chapter 102, only an adult who identifies as the same biological sex listed on the individual's birth certificate entered at or near the time of birth or modified only to correct a scrivener or clerical error in the biological sex may petition to adopt a child who may be adopted. SECTION 2. Chapter 263, Subchapter A, Family Code is amended by adding Section 263.0011 to read as follows: Section 263.0011. ELIGIBILITY OF AN INDIVIDUAL TO FOSTER A CHILD. Only an adult who identifies as the same biological sex listed on the individual's birth certificate entered at or near the time of birth or modified only to correct a scrivener or clerical error in the biological sex is eligible to foster a child. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this act takes effect September 1, 2025.