Texas House Debate on Banning Puberty Blockers and Hormone Therapy for Trans Kids Delayed by Democrats Again.

Democrats have once again delayed the Texas House's vote on Senate Bill 14, which would ban transgender youth from getting puberty blockers and hormone therapy. The bill has been sent back to the House Public Health Committee. Trans Texans, their families, and medical groups say transition-related care is critical to supporting the mental health of trans youth, who face higher risks of depression and suicide than their cisgender peers. The bill is a priority for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and the Republican Party of Texas, whose platform opposes any efforts to recognize transgender identities.