Texas Set To Become Largest State To Bar Gender-Affirming Care For Trans Youth
A bill to ban access to health care for young transgender kids is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk.
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A bill to ban access to health care for young transgender kids is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk.
GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced recipients for the final 18 of this year’s 33 categories of the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York City.
AUSTIN — The Texas House voted in favor of a bill Wednesday that requires college athletes at public institutions compete in teams of the same gender.
If Senate Bill 14 becomes law, Texas would prohibit the administration of puberty blockers and hormone therapy to transgender youth under 18. On Monday, the bill received final approval from the House, with several Democrats voting with their Republican colleagues.
Gender-affirming health care is a large focus of this year’s legislative session, with bills like SB 14 that would ban care for minors in the state and penalize doctors offering this care. Families, trans youth and advocates share how it’s felt to live in Texas during this moment of uncertainty.