{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-government-code-3002.053","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Government Code § 3002.053","heading":"EXCEPTIONS.","body":"A designation of a multiple-occupancy private space under Section 3002.051 does not apply to:\n(1) an individual entering a multiple-occupancy private space designated for the exclusive use of individuals of the sex opposite to the individual's sex:\n(A) for a custodial purpose;\n(B) for a maintenance or inspection purpose;\n(C) to render medical or other emergency assistance;\n(D) to accompany and provide assistance to an individual who needs assistance in using the facility;\n(E) for a law enforcement purpose; or\n(F) to render assistance necessary in preventing a serious threat to proper order or safety; or\n(2) a child who is:\n(A) nine years of age or younger entering a multiple-occupancy private space designated for the exclusive use of individuals of the sex opposite to the child's sex; and\n(B) accompanied by an individual caring for the child.\nAdded by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 20 (S.B. 8), Sec. 2, eff. December 4, 2025.","path":["GOVERNMENT CODE","TITLE 10. GENERAL GOVERNMENT","SUBTITLE Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS PROHIBITING CERTAIN GOVERNMENTAL ACTIONS","CHAPTER 3002. REGULATION OF INDIVIDUALS IN CERTAIN SPACES AND FACILITIES ACCORDING TO SEX","SUBCHAPTER B. DESIGNATION AND USE OF CERTAIN SPACES AND FACILITIES ACCORDING TO SEX"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.3002.htm#3002.053","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:16Z","sha256":"bd4f4600d2b0dcebf57a451279fa24741bed97e39220c67f76a631af782cb2ae","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-government-code-3002.052","next":"us-tx/tex.-government-code-3002.054"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}