"I don't think biological boys should compete in women's sports ā we have to protect women's sports. That's the bottom line"
"Judge Meachumās ruling that the policy is likely unconstitutional & may not be enforced brings welcome relief to the parents & children"
60 major companies ā including Apple, Google and Meta (Facebook) ā said attempt to criminalize Trans healthcare goes against their values
Paxton called the guidance a āmisinterpretationā of the law & says that such procedures can, in fact, constitute āchild abuseāā
The Republican sponsored legislation would make it a felony to provide minors with hormones, puberty blockers or gender-affirming surgery
Critics allege citizens could be held liable for tens of thousands of dollars in fines simply for expressing their religious/Christian beliefs
āBy voting yes on House Bill 675, you are voting to kill me and other kids just like me,ā said Eve Devitt, 16
āThis step was taken to safeguard our healthcare professionals and impacted families from potential criminal legal ramificationsā
This bill marks the second anti-trans bill enacted in 2022, and the 11th state to pass an anti-trans sports ban
āI 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"