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Abbott signs bill limiting transgender youth participation on public school sports teams

Jill Ament, Texas Standard

Posted on October 25, 2021 · The measure prohibits trans children and teens from playing on teams that align with their gender identity. LGBTQ+ rights groups in Texas and families of trans children say they are looking into legal options to challenge the bill.

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Houston Matters

The Human Toll Of Legislation Affecting Transgender Youth (May 14, 2021)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on May 14, 2021 · On Friday's show: Understanding the human impact of proposed bills involving the rights of transgender children, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week, and previewing News 88.7's new weekly radio show, I See U.

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