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.