Texas Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Minors

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 14 into law, which prohibits transgender minors from accessing puberty blockers and hormone therapies. The law also bans transition-related surgeries for minors. The bill has faced opposition from trans kids, their parents, and LGBTQ advocacy groups, who argue that these medical treatments are important to protect the mental health of an already vulnerable population. Legal challenges are expected, with some groups pledging to fight the law in court.