People in public buildings across Texas will soon only be allowed to use restrooms and locker rooms matching the sex listed on their birth certificate.

Gov. Greg Abbott signed the so-called “bathroom bill” into law on Monday, a moment he shared in a video on X . In the clip, Abbott said the bill will keep men out of women’s restrooms and that it “is just common sense.”

The measure, Senate Bill 8 , takes effect on Dec. 4, 2025.

Restrictions in SB 8 will apply to public schools, universities and prisons and jails, along with other government buildings in Texas. The only exceptions are for people accompanying children under 10, along with custodians, law enforcement, and medical workers.

If someone violates the law, the facility would be subject to a fine of $5,000 for the first o

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