Texas Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

The Texas Supreme Court has allowed a new law to take effect on Friday that bans most gender-affirming care procedures for minors in the state, including puberty blockers and hormone therapy. Exceptions are provided for intersex patients and some minors already receiving gender-affirming care. The court's decision did not address the arguments for a temporary injunction, prompting criticism from LGBTQ advocacy groups.