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Some Texas child abuse investigations for gender-affirming care put on hold again

Lucio Vasquez / Paul DeBenedetto

Posted on June 10, 2022 · The ruling doesn’t apply to all families, but does halt investigations into some families as the case continues.

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A Texas judge blocks the state from investigating parents of transgender youth

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on March 11, 2022 · The judge halted the state from enforcing Gov. Greg Abbott's directive to launch "child abuse" investigations against parents getting gender-affirming care for their transgender children.

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New Texas law restricts transgender students’ participation in school sports

Joseph Leahy, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on January 18, 2022 · Transgender students are prohibited from playing on school sports teams that align with their gender identity under legislation taking effect Tuesday.

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