Parental Rights Upheld by Texas Supreme Court in Ban on Gender-Affirming Care – Divides Nation as a Culture Flashpoint
Austin, Texas – The Texas Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision on Friday, upholding a state ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, sparking a contentious debate on parental rights versus government intervention in medical decisions for children. The 8-1 ruling overturned a previous judgment that deemed the legislation unconstitutional under the Texas Constitution. Last year, Texas passed a law prohibiting doctors from prescribing puberty-blocking drugs, hormone treatment, or performing surgeries to align minors’ physical …