Texas Agriculture Department mandates dress code based on 'biological gender'

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller implemented a dress code policy instructing employees to dress according to their "biological gender," which has been criticized as discriminatory and transphobic. Violations could result in discipline ending in termination. Miller defended the policy, saying it was about creating a professional work environment for everyone. Civil rights and advocacy groups attacked the policy as discriminatory and vaguely worded. The inaccurate language about "biological gender" could lead to unintended enforcement. The dress code comes amid continued efforts by Texas lawmakers and officials to place restrictions on transgender and queer people in the state.