"I don't think biological boys should compete in women's sports — we have to protect women's sports. That's the bottom line"
"Transgender kids are kids, and they do not deserve to be the targets of dehumanizing attacks that invalidate their identity”
Kristi Noem signed bill banning trans athletes from school sports teams
State Sen. Zach Walls sharply criticized measure
SB 1138 sought to ban gender-affirming care for LGBTQ youth.
“SB 46 attempts to solve a problem that doesn't exist- slamming the door shut for Trans student athletes to fully participate”
The legislation would restrict transgender women and girls from playing on school sports teams that match their gender identity
"Under the guise of protecting children- Texas legislators are directly harming thousands of transgender & nonbinary youth"
Democrat lawmakers said they plan return but they will not return to the Texas Capitol to attend any future special sessions called by Abbott
DeSantis signed measure at anti-LGBTQ school in Jacksonville