Texas House Bill 3399, dubbed the 'Texas trans ban', aims to prohibit gender-affirming care for individuals of all ages. Introduced by Republican Brent Money, the bill seeks to amend existing laws to restrict hormone therapies and surgeries that affirm a person's gender identity based on biological sex. This move intensifies ongoing discrimination against LGBTQ+ rights, particularly affecting trans and non-binary individuals, amidst a record number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced across various states.
The proposed Texas House Bill 3399 seeks to prohibit all forms of gender-affirming care, affecting individuals of all ages, if it becomes law.
Republican lawmaker Brent Money, who introduced HB3399, has expressed strong opposition to transgender individuals and their rights in various public statements.
This legislation signifies an escalation in the detrimental trend of anti-LGBTQ+ measures being introduced across multiple states in the U.S. in recent years.
Healthcare professionals offering gender-affirming treatments could face severe consequences, emphasizing an aggressive stance against the medical needs of the transgender community.
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