Ten Democrats joined House Republicans in passing the "Save Women's Sports Act" to prohibit males from competing against women in intercollegiate sports.
The idea of banning biological males from competing against women in college athletics had its opportunity to hear from supporters and opponents Monday.
While bills regarding UIL sports soaked up attention, bills that would have applied to NCAA sports died quietly. The reason remains unclear.
Carroll ISD voted 4-3 to decline the participation of local home school students in UIL events, citing concerns about academic performance and a possible influx of participants.
The "opt-in" system would give districts the chance to let home-schoolers compete in UIL activities. The vote was bipartisan.
Procedural tactics meant to get the bill past the committee fizzled out. One Republican who would have been the swing vote was absent.
“These individuals still can compete, and they can do it under their biological sex,” Perry said before the Senate took a final vote.
Like most activities or entertainment, professional sports are indefinitely paused. Here's a look at the latest updates for sports fans in Texas.
