After floods in Texas in July resulted in substantial loss of life, lawmakers have returned for a special session to prioritize disaster preparedness. The agenda focuses on improving early warning systems and emergency communications. Concurrently, lawmakers will discuss House Bill 32, aimed at requiring transgender individuals to use restrooms according to their birth sex. The bill proposes financial penalties for public entities that do not comply, despite the pressing aftermath of the floods influencing public safety and recovery efforts.
The focus of the special legislative session, beginning on 21 July, shifted to disaster preparedness including legislation to "improve early warning systems" and "strengthen emergency communications."
House Bill 32, known as the Texas Women's Privacy Act, would require transgender people to use the toilet that corresponds to their birth sex in public schools, government buildings and correctional facilities.
If the Texas Women's Privacy Act becomes law, public entities that violate the measure could face financial penalties of up to $5,000 for the first infraction and up to $25,000 for subsequent violations.
Monday (14 July) marked the first day lawmakers could file bills for the special session, and of the 82 bills filed, none were related to the floods.
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