Advocacy groups will likely challenge law in court
With the nationwide walkouts, some of Disney’s biggest brands supported the LGBTQ+ community in statements posted to social media Tuesday
Major medical groups, like the American Medical Association, generally oppose legislation that bans or criminalizes gender-affirming care
Paxton called the guidance a “misinterpretation” of the law & says that such procedures can, in fact, constitute ‘child abuse’”
One Republican senator voted against HB 1557
Country invaded Ukraine this week
Seven Republicans voted against measure
LGBTQ+ advocates in Texas were outraged calling actions “disinformation, being spread about transgender people and their healthcare”
Comcast/NBC Universal among donors
Attempts to resolve case out of court unsuccessful