Transgender

Instead of attending SXSW 2022, the popular audio-only social app says it will hold its panel "The Power of Voice" on its platform, a spokesperson said.

An attorney general’s opinion equating some medical care for transgender youth to child abuse has led to a growing list of local officials who condemn the interpretation as little more than political theatre.

Ken Paxton’s legal opinion issued Monday defines certain gender-affirming medical treatments for minors as child abuse.

The measure prohibits trans children and teens from playing on teams that align with their gender identity. LGBTQ+ rights groups in Texas and families of trans children say they are looking into legal options to challenge the bill.

The Texas Legislature is now in round three of this year's special sessions. Back on their priority agenda is a controversial measure that would restrict which sports teams transgender student athletes can play on.

The announcement, which effectively reverses a Trump-era rule, springs from last summer's landmark Supreme Court decision banning employment discrimination against LGBTQ people.

Many GOP lawmakers at a recent House committee hearing openly stated they were unfamiliar with the nuances of trans health care.

Equality Texas CEO Ricardo Martinez said Texas has filed more anti-LGBTQ bills this session than any other state Legislature.

President Biden signed an executive order repealing the Trump transgender ban in his first week in office, directing the Pentagon to begin the process to allow transgender people to serve openly.

From Texas Standard:The New York Times recently reported that the Trump administration plans to "redefine transgender out of existence." The story…