Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Tip Line to Enforce Texas Women’s Privacy Act
December 17, 2025 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced the launch of an online complaint system intended to help enforce the recently enacted Texas Women’s Privacy Act, or Senate Bill 8. The initiative is designed to allow Texans to report alleged violations by state agencies or political subdivisions that fail to restrict multi-occupancy restrooms, locker rooms, and similar facilities to individuals based on biological sex.
SB 8, approved by the Texas Legislature, requires state agencies—including public schools, charter schools, and state colleges and universities—to designate private spaces for use exclusively by individuals of one sex. The law also directs these entities to take reasonable measures to prevent individuals from entering facilities that do not correspond to their sex. The act took effect on December 4, 2025.
Paxton framed the law and the new tip line as necessary measures to preserve women’s privacy and safety. In announcing the initiative, he said SB 8 was passed to ensure “women and girls in Texas are protected,” and criticized what he described as contemporary cultural and political pressures. His remarks reflect ongoing national debates over gender identity policies in public spaces, particularly in schools and government-run facilities.
Supporters of the bill argue that it safeguards privacy rights and reduces the potential for misconduct in gender-segregated spaces. Critics contend the law targets transgender individuals and could lead to discrimination, adding that existing laws already address safety concerns. Legal analysts note that the measure may face constitutional or civil rights challenges, given ongoing litigation in other states with similar policies.
Paxton encouraged Texans to use the online complaint portal to report suspected violations. The Office of the Attorney General has not indicated how many complaints would trigger investigations or what penalties agencies might face, but officials say the system will assist in identifying noncompliance and guiding enforcement efforts as the law is implemented statewide.
