Texas would become the largest state to ban gender-affirming care for transgender children under a bill sent Wednesday night to the governor's desk.
Texas would become the largest state to ban gender-affirming care for transgender children under a bill sent Wednesday night to Republican Gov., who has previously ordered child welfare officials to investigate such treatment as abuse.
Abbott's office did not return an email seeking comment Wednesday night. 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. Texas is among a number of states where Republican lawmakers have given priority status this year to measures limiting the rights of transgender people. Earlier Wednesday, the Texas House also gave preliminary approval to a bill that puts restrictions on transgender college athletes.
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