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Texas AG Paxton Declares Court-Ordered Gender Marker Changes Invalid

Ken Paxton directs Texas agencies to reverse sex marker changes on IDs, citing biology and public safety concerns.

  • Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a nonbinding opinion stating that court orders to change sex markers on state-issued IDs are not legally valid.
  • Paxton directed state agencies to retroactively revert any sex marker changes made based on court orders, a move advocates say could endanger transgender Texans' safety.
  • This directive follows a series of state actions restricting transgender rights, including bans on transition-related care for minors and restrictions on trans athletes in schools.
  • Critics, including legal experts and LGBTQ advocates, argue that Paxton's opinion lacks legal authority and could lead to costly legal challenges for the state.
  • The directive aligns with a broader trend of restrictive policies in Texas and other states, with concerns raised about its implications for public safety and legal precedent.
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