Texas House Bill Aims to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for All Texans

Texas lawmakers have introduced House Bill 3399, which seeks to prohibit gender-affirming care for transgender individuals of all ages, effectively extending existing restrictions that currently apply only to minors. Authored by Rep. Brent Money, the bill would replace references to 'child' with 'person' in the state's previous legislation, thereby banning medical treatments such as hormone therapy and surgeries for anyone identifying as transgender. Advocates warn that this legislation reflects a broader trend of anti-trans policies across the U.S., as it marks a significant escalation in efforts to limit access to transgender healthcare. Meanwhile, in Georgia, similar legislative efforts are underway, with proposals to restrict gender-affirming treatment for incarcerated individuals and to further limit transgender athletes' participation in sports. These developments signal a continuing battle over LGBTQ+ rights in several states, highlighting the urgency for advocacy against such restrictive measures. Critics argue these bills not only infringe on healthcare access but also perpetuate discrimination against transgender communities.