The Texas House finally met quorum requirements and the Save Girls’ Sports bill (SB 2 by Senator Charles Perry and Rep. Valoree Swanson) has been set for a committee hearing! The hearing will take place in the Texas House Public Education Committee next week. See details below: What: Hearing on SB 2, Save Girls’ Sports bill (posting notice)
Where: Texas Capitol in the Capitol Extension Auditorium, E1.004
When: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 10:30AM or upon adjournment We need you to call select House Public Education Committee members and demand their support on SB 2 – the Save Girls’ Sports bill. We also need help from any Texans able to travel to Austin and testify in favor of SB 2. Rep. Harold V. Dutton, Jr. (Chair): (512) 463-0510
Rep. Dan Huberty: (512) 463-0520
Rep. Ken King: (512) 463-0736
Other members on the committee: Rep. J.M. Lozano: (512) 463-0463
Rep. Alma Allen: (512) 463-0744
Rep. Steve Allison: (512) 463-0686
Rep. Keith Bell: (512) 463-0458
Rep. Diego Bernal: (512) 463-0532
Rep. Brad Buckley: (512) 463-0684
Rep. Mary E. Gonzalez: (512) 463-0613
Rep. Thresa “Terry” Meza: (512) 463-0641
Rep. James Talarico: (512) 463-0670
Rep. Gary VanDeaver: (512) 463-0692 During the regular session, Representative Valoree Swanson filed HB 1458 that would have corrected the widespread issue of biological men unfairly competing in women’s sports. The bill had broad support in the House with an astonishing 77 co-authors and joint authors signed on. Despite this overwhelming support, it never received a hearing in the House State Affairs Committee. Senate Bill 29 by Senator Charles Perry was also an option during the regular session for the high school level but died in the Texas House. | 
