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Texas Non-Discrimination Law
Texas law does not address discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
Texas School Laws
Texas law does not explicitly address school issues relating to sexual orientation or gender identity.
Texas Sodomy Law
The Texas sodomy law was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court on June 26, 2003, as a result of the Court’s decision in Lawrence v. Texas.
Texas Surrogacy Law
Texas law explicitly allows gestational surrogacy (in which the surrogate mother is not the biological contributor of the egg) agreements, but it appears to exclude same-sex couples.
Utah Adoption Law
Utah Birth Certificate Law: Gender Identity Issues
Utah permits post-operative transsexuals to amend their sex on their birth certificates.
Utah Custody and Visitation Law
Utah courts have used a parent’s sexual orientation to deny, restrict or modify custody and visitation. There are no reported or published opinions dealing with transgender parents or same-sex co-parents.
Utah Donor Insemination Law
Utah law is unclear on the issue of donor insemination.
Utah Hate Crimes Law
State law does not address hate crimes based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
Utah Healthcare Laws
State healthcare laws relating to the LGBT community in the areas of medical decision making and hospital visitation.
