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Texas Sues U.S. Masters Swimming Over Transgender Inclusion in Women’s Events

Florida’s attorney general has demanded that U.S. Masters Swimming certify a ban on men in women’s races or face suit under state law despite its interim policy barring trans-identifying males from women’s categories.

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Overview

  • Ken Paxton filed suit on July 17 under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act after two transgender women competed at April’s Spring Nationals in San Antonio.
  • The lawsuit alleges U.S. Masters Swimming engaged in false, deceptive and misleading practices by admitting trans-identifying males in women’s events and seeks up to $10,000 per violation.
  • In response to Paxton’s May probe, U.S. Masters Swimming adopted an interim eligibility policy on July 1 that bars trans-identifying males from women’s categories but still allows them to swim.
  • Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has threatened legal action, demanding that U.S. Masters Swimming certify a complete ban on men in women’s races under state discrimination and public nuisance laws.
  • This case follows Paxton’s 2024 lawsuit against the NCAA and underscores a coordinated effort by state attorneys general to use consumer protection statutes to challenge sports inclusion policies.