The GOP-controlled Legislature is pushing to make Texas the latest conservative state to crack down on medical care and the rights of transgender people, but a scheduled House vote on the bill Friday was delayed for at least a day.
The move came against the backdrop of state Republican lawmakers trying to ban gender-affirming care for anyone under 18 in Texas. Greg Abbott, both Republicans, to pursue other legal avenues for restrictions. The hospital investigation in Austin is the latest attempt by Paxton and Gov. Texas law does not currently ban gender-affirming care for minors, but Paxton has sought to designate it as child abuse. AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A Texas hospital’s care for transgender minors is being investigated by state Attorney General Ken Paxton, who said Friday he’s seeking evidence of alleged “potentially illegal activity” but did not elaborate.
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