AUSTIN, Texas — As soon as lawmakers were allowed to file legislation, some Texas Republicans authored bills aimed at putting a stop to transgender kids accessing certain health care treatments.
A public hearing with the Senate State Affairs Committee continued Thursday evening at the Capitol over a bill that would ban several types of gender-affirming care for Texas children. Lawmakers heard both invited and public testimony.
Senate Bill 14 would ban puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones and surgeries for transition purposes for minors under the age of 18. It would also revoke the licenses of doctors who give provide children with that care and block public dollars from going to those facilities.