88R HB 1029
by Rep. Harrison, same lead author · Died in committee · same text
Introduced textLast action, Mar 2, 2023: Referred to State Affairs
Relating to a prohibition on funding for gender reassignment.
Caption, 88R bill history
HB 847
Harrison Bill Defunds Any Drug That Alters Sex Characteristics
Died in committee
Verdict: Smells
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Why it's charged
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THE CAPTION
“relating to a prohibition on funding for gender reassignment.”
Caption, introduced version (I)
THE TEXT
…“drugs or biologicals prescribed for the purpose of altering or”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The definition covers any drug or surgery aimed at altering primary or secondary sex characteristics and never mentions gender identity or transition. On its face it could reach hormone or surgical care given for other reasons, which goes beyond the gender-reassignment target the caption names.
DragnetInitial 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 a prohibition on funding for gender reassignment.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
Gender identity never comes up. Hormone care for other reasons could get swept in.
The bill bars any state-authorized or state-appropriated money from being spent on gender reassignment or on health benefits that cover it. It reaches state agencies, state-funded health plans and anyone paid with state dollars for these medical treatments, except treatment for intersex people. Once in effect, state money can no longer pay for surgery, drugs or biologicals given to alter or keep altered a person's sex characteristics, or for health coverage that includes them.
Labels
Labels: ZOMBIE BILL. Died 2 times: 88R HB 1029 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.BACK FROM THE DEAD. Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 1029 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.TRY NO. 2. Filed in 2 sessions: 88R and 89R. Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING. Filed Nov 12, 2024 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Receipt
The receipt
89R-HB847 · 2024-11-12
SOLD BY
+ 1 coauthor
ITEM
relating to a prohibition on funding for gender reassignment.
WHAT IT DOES
Gender identity never comes up. Hormone care for other reasons could get swept in.
The bill bars any state-authorized or state-appropriated money from being spent on gender reassignment or on health benefits that cover it. It reaches state agencies, state-funded health plans and anyone paid with state dollars for these medical treatments, except treatment for intersex people. Once in effect, state money can no longer pay for surgery, drugs or biologicals given to alter or keep altered a person's sex characteristics, or for health coverage that includes them.
CHARGES
[x] DRAGNETanalysis confidence 50%
THE CAPTION
“relating to a prohibition on funding for gender reassignment.”
Caption, introduced version (I)
THE TEXT
…“drugs or biologicals prescribed for the purpose of altering or”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The definition covers any drug or surgery aimed at altering primary or secondary sex characteristics and never mentions gender identity or transition. On its face it could reach hormone or surgical care given for other reasons, which goes beyond the gender-reassignment target the caption names.
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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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 · Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 24, 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$37,500.00
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$37,500.00
- Cash
- $37,500.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $37,500.00
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 · Nov 22, 2024 to Oct 21, 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: 101013450, 101032507, 101072627.
Michael Rydin$25,000.00
Ed Harrison$16,000.00
MoneyMissing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$37,500.00
- Cash
- $37,500.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $37,500.00
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 · Nov 22, 2024 to Oct 21, 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: 101013450, 101032507, 101072627.
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.
FILED BEFORE
Filed 2 times: 88R and 89R. Checked against 88R only.
Sources
Texas House · Filed Nov 12, 2024
03/05/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Oct 26, 2026 at 4:19 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
House committee · State Affairs · Final status: Died in committee
Subjects
Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
State Finances--Appropriations
GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION
Text
The text as introduced · 297 words
By: Harrison H.B. No. 847 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to a prohibition on funding for gender reassignment. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subtitle F, Title 10, Government Code, is amended by adding Chapter 2278 to read as follows: Chapter 2278. Prohibition on Use of Taxpayer Resources Sec. 2278.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Gender reassignment" means a medical intervention, including surgery performed for the purpose of altering a person's primary or secondary sex characteristics or drugs or biologicals prescribed for the purpose of altering or maintaining alteration of a person's primary or secondary sex characteristics. (2) "Intersex person" means an person who: (A) has inborn chromosomal, gonadal, genital, or endocrine characteristics, or a combination of those characteristics, that are not suited to the typical definition of male or female or are atypical for the determined sex of the person; or (B) is considered by a medical professional to have inborn chromosomal, gonadal, genital, or endocrine characteristics that are ambiguous or atypical for the determined sex of the person. Sec. 2278.002. PROHIBITION ON USE OF TAXPAYER RESOURCES FOR GENDER REASSIGNMENT. (a) No funds authorized or appropriated by State law shall be expended for any gender reassignment. (b) No funds authorized or appropriated by State law shall be expended for health benefits that covers gender reassignment. (c) The prohibition in subsection (a) and (b) does not apply to gender reassignment to be performed on an intersex person. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the 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.