Texas officials are facing a backlash after deciding to allow social workers to turn away clients based on their disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. The Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners made the change at the governor's request.
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas officials are facing backlash after deciding to allow social workers to turn away clients on the basis of their disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Will Francis, director of the association’s Texas chapter, told the board during public comments that their decision was “incredibly disheartening.” “It’s not surprising that a board would align its rules with statutes passed by the Legislature,” said Renae Eze, spokeswoman for Abbott’s office. “It’s disturbing, even if it’s unintentional,” Francis said. “They created space for people to get the impression that this is allowed now. What the governor has done is put people with disabilities at risk for discrimination for no reason.”
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