Houston Matters
High pollen counts, and parenting a transgender child (April 11, 2022)
Posted on · On Monday's show: We learn about the high pollen count, and a mother of a transgender child shares her experience.
Tag: transgender students
Politics
Transgender children and their parents say they feel ‘abused’ as Gov. Abbott prioritizes bill targeting trans athletes
Posted on · The Texas Legislature is now in round three of this year’s special sessions. Back on their priority agenda is a controversial measure that would restrict which sports teams transgender student athletes can play on.
Politics
Trump Administration Rescinds Protections For Transgender Students
Posted on · The Trump administration on Wednesday rescinded guidelines issued by former President Obama that directed public schools to accommodate transgender students.
Education News
Video: Parents Of Transgender Students Discuss Bathroom Policies
Posted on · Parents of transgender children argue they are being left out of the conversation.
Education News
Controversial Rule To Exclude Transgender Athletes In Texas Public Schools
Posted on · More controversy surrounding transgender rights in Texas public schools. It began with access to bathrooms. Now a policy regarding school athletics and extracurricular activities is under fire.
Politics
Texas And 10 Other States Sue Over Federal Transgender Directive
Posted on · The lawsuit asks a judge to declare the directive unlawful.
Education News
What’s At Stake For Texas Schools With The Fight Over Bathroom Policies For Transgender Students?
Posted on · Texas could lose about $5 billion a year in federal money for public schools that funds programs for poor students, like free breakfast.
Politics
Texas’ Lieutenant Governor: State Will Forego Federal Funds Over LGBT Policy
Posted on · Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is telling Texas school superintendents to defy the Obama Administration’s directive requiring that transgender students be allowed to use the bathroom of the gender with which they identify.
Education News
Fort Worth Superintendent Won’t Resign Over Transgender Bathroom Policy
Posted on · A Fort Worth ISD superintendent said he will not heed Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's request for his resignation over the district's bathroom guidelines for transgender students.