Texas AG Ken Paxton has written an opinion in which he stated that sex-change operations and puberty blockers for minors is child abuse under state law.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Monday issued an opinion in which he wrote that some gender-affirming care for minors constitutes child abuse under state lawPaxton's opinion came following a request from state Rep. Matt Krause, R-Fort Worth Such gender-affirming procedures are supported by the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics
Specifically, according to a news release announcing the opinion, Paxton said he is referring to sex-change procedures and the prescription of puberty blockers.“There is no doubt that these procedures are ‘abuse’ under Texas law, and thus must be halted,” Paxton wrote. “The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services has a responsibility to act accordingly. I’ll do everything I can to protect against those who take advantage of and harm young Texans.
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