This bill marks the second anti-trans bill enacted in 2022, and the 11th state to pass an anti-trans sports ban
“I am a human being and I am also trans- I am a mosaic of experiences and identities, with joy and sorrow and happiness and love"
"Gov. Abbott & Attorney General Paxton are joining a politically motivated misinformation campaign with no consideration of medical science"
"Gender dysphoria is no different and should be treated the same; that it is not conducive to enhancing military performance or unit morale”
"I am in awe of the transgender children and their parents that I meet. Spend 10 minutes with them and you will be as well"
An APD spokesperson confirmed to the Blade that both officers are still actively employed but did not comment further
Healthcare providers working with LGBTQ youth must assess risks for mental health concerns such as eating disorders/suicidal thoughts
“Anti-LGBTQ+ elected officials are using this divisive political strategy to harm kids who are simply trying to navigate their adolescence"
LGBTQ+ advocates in Texas were outraged calling actions “disinformation, being spread about transgender people and their healthcare”
When he took office in December of 2020, he announced a wide-reaching reforms which included he will stop charging juveniles as adults