The measure that would ban gender-affirming care for children in Texas now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for his signature, despite opposition from medical experts and LGBTQ-rights advocates.
Sen. Bob Hall, R-Edgewood, called the measure “the right thing.”
However, minors that started gender-affirming care before June 1, and who have attended six months of counseling or psychotherapy before that date, will be able to wean off the treatment with the guidance of their physician. Sen. Sarah Eckhardt, D-Austin, said the new version “lessens the blow.” She still blasted Republicans for pushing for the measure.
The Democrat also talked about how this also has an impact on the medical community and those trying to help transgender youth.that serves more than 62,000 people a year.
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