Transgender Issues

If the bill becomes law, Texas will join at least five other states that have passed such legislation.

The bill requiring Texas public school athletes to participate only on sports teams that align with their sex assigned at birth appears poised to become law.

The Texas Senate has passed a bill restricting transgender youth from playing on sports teams consistent with their gender identity four separate times in 2021.

Abbott also listed restrictions on transgender student athletes and restoring funding to the Legislative branch after he vetoed it on the special session agenda.

Patrick made the call on Twitter, hours after bills related to social media content policies, lobbying by cities and mandating which school sports teams that transgender athletes can play on missed a deadline.

A mother and daughter share concerns about a bill that would define gender-affirming treatment as child abuse.

Critics say a slate of bills aimed at health care for trans kids are harmful examples of government overreach and aren't backed by science.

A Vox reporter says the number of trans women and girls in sports is minuscule, and the ban is based on misconceptions about their athletic abilities.

Former President Donald Trump had first ordered a ban on transgender service members in 2017, and President Biden had long promised to repeal the directive.

From Texas Standard:Many Texas political watchers would agree that the 2019 legislative session was surprisingly tame. Legislation about divisive social…