The bicameral Texas Legislature passed legislation requiring state documents to reflect sex assigned at birth.

During Wednesday’s early hours, the state Senate voted 20-11, along party lines, to approve House Bill 299, which defines man and woman based on reproductive organs.

The bill, which passed the state House on May 12, will go to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for the executive’s signature.

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