Texas AG Paxton, Dallas ISD Agree: No Transgender Boys in Girls' Sports

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an agreement with the Dallas Independent School District (ISD) to prevent biological males from competing in girls' sports, following allegations that the district encouraged students to alter birth certificates to circumvent state laws. The settlement comes after an investigation revealed that a Dallas ISD official was recorded discussing ways to enable transgender athletes to compete on teams aligned with their gender identity, which Paxton deemed a violation of Texas law. As part of the agreement, Dallas ISD will align its policies with state mandates that require athletic participation to be based on biological sex as indicated on original birth certificates. Paxton emphasized the importance of protecting the integrity of girls' sports, urging other districts to comply with state laws. The agreement followed significant scrutiny and pressure, including requests for records and depositions from key district officials. The controversy reflects ongoing national debates regarding transgender participation in sports and the enforcement of sex-based eligibility criteria.