Texas attorney general: ‘Illegal’ for mental health providers to ‘transition’ kids in state
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by Joseph ChoiMarch 2, 2026
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Monday issued a legal opinion that it is illegal for mental health care providers to “transition” children under state law. In 2023, Texas S.B. 14 went into effect, banning gender-affirming care to treat gender dysphoria in adolescents. The bill barred the use of puberty blockers, hormone therapy and…
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Originally published on The Hill on 3/2/2026