Texas's ban on gender-affirming care raises concerns for parents and transgender individuals.

Texas lawmakers have approved a bill banning hormone and puberty blocking treatments as well as surgeries for transgender minors, making Texas the largest state to ban such medical care for minors. The bill would force the Texas Medical Board to revoke physician licenses for those who violate the ban, and would prohibit taxpayer funds from being used for transgender health care or from going to any person or entity that “provides or facilitates” the treatment. Many families are considering moving or seeking care out of state after the ban takes effect in September.