Texas Governor Signs Bill Banning Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
AUSTIN, Texas (NEWSnet/AP) — Texas is the most populous state to ban gender-affirming care for minors now that Gov. Greg Abbott signed the applicable legislation on Friday.
Texas joined at least 18 other states that have enacted similar bans.
Every major medical organization, including the American Medical Association, has opposed the bans and supported the medical care for youth when administered appropriately. Lawsuits have been filed in several states where bans have been enacted this year.
Last year, Abbott became the first governor to order the investigation of families who were receiving care. The investigations were later halted by a Texas judge.
The GOP-controlled Legislature approved the bill and sent it to the governor last month, despite an attempt from Senate Democrats to delay its passage.
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