Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.

SB 2723 repeals Section 21.06 of the Texas Penal Code, which previously criminalized homosexual conduct. However, the bill simultaneously amends health education requirements to require schools to state in curricula that "homosexual conduct is not an acceptable lifestyle [and is a criminal offense under Section 21.06, Penal Code]" - despite repealing that offense. This affects public school students, particularly LGBTQ+ youth, by mandating discriminatory language in health education materials. The bill creates a contradiction: it removes the criminal penalty but continues to label the conduct as criminal in educational contexts. The legislation is currently in the Criminal Justice committee for review.