It's very likely Senate Bill 14 will be signed into law by Gov. Abbott, which would ban transgender care -- services that Texas Children's will no longer be able to provide.
It's very likely Senate Bill 14 will be signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, which would ban transgender care for minor children in Texas. These are services that were being offered by Texas Children's Hospitals.CEO Mark Wallace says the hospital will be modifying their gender-affirming care over the next several months to be compliant with Senate Bill 14. Once signed, that will go into effect in September.
Wallace added that the hospital will continue to provide psychological care that is permissible under the new law.
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