Texas Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Ruling limits parental rights in medical decisions, sparking dissent and legal challenges.

The Texas Supreme Court ruled 8-1 to uphold the ban on gender-affirming care for minors, citing legislative authority over medical practices.
Justice Debra Lehrmann, the lone dissenter, called the ruling 'cruel' and 'unconstitutional,' arguing it usurps parental authority.
The court's decision emphasizes the state's right to regulate medicine, despite acknowledging parents' fundamental interest in their children's care.
LGBTQ+ advocates and legal experts warn the ruling could have devastating impacts on transgender youth and their families.
The ruling is part of a broader trend of states restricting LGBTQ+ rights and limiting parental control over medical decisions.