Texas lawmaker proposes amending state's ban on gender transition procedures to apply to adults as well, prohibiting surgeries and puberty-blocking drugs for all Texans except under specific circumstances.
Key Points
Proposed legislation by Rep. Brent Money (R) seeks to amend Texas law on gender transition procedures
Exceptions for medical interventions allowed under specific circumstances
Texas Supreme Court previously upheld ban on gender affirming care for children
Pros
Protecting children from potentially irreversible medical procedures
Ensuring medical interventions align with biological sex
Cons
Limiting access to gender-affirming care for individuals
Potentially restricting medical decisions and autonomy