Texas’ Crusade Against Trans Kids Continues With Youth Healthcare Ban

Texas legislators have passed a ban on gender-affirming care for minors in the state, sending the controversial bill to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott for final approval. On Wednesday, the Texas Senate voted 19-12 in favor of Senate Bill 14, which would ban any Texan under 18 from receiving puberty blockers or hormone therapy if they are used to “transition a child ’s biological sex.” Minors currently receiving such care would be required to “wean off” their treatment under a doctor’s supervision. The bill also bans gender-affirming surgeries on minors, which...