Texas AG Sues Doctor Over Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

The lawsuit marks the first enforcement of Texas's ban on gender-affirming treatments for minors, targeting Dr. May Lau for allegedly prescribing hormones to youths.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Dr. May Lau, accusing her of violating a 2023 state law that bans gender-affirming care for minors.
The lawsuit claims Dr. Lau provided hormone therapy to 21 minors, allegedly using false diagnoses and billing codes to conceal the treatments.
Dr. Lau, an associate professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center, faces potential loss of her medical license and significant fines if found guilty.
The case is the first of its kind in Texas and could set a precedent as similar laws in other states are challenged in court.
The lawsuit has sparked debate over the legality and ethics of gender-affirming care bans, with major medical associations supporting such treatments as necessary for transgender youth.