AUSTIN — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered state agencies to investigate reports of transgender kids receiving gender-affirming care as “child abuse,” but it’s...
“The Republican leadership of this state is trying to turn loving and supportive parents into criminals, and this office will play no part in it,” County Attorney Delia Garza toldThe office of District Attorney Jose Garza confirmed they will likewise decline to prosecute any cases based on Paxton’s guidance.Few state agencies have yet to publicly weigh in on the issue.
A spokesman with DFPS said the agency will investigate alleged abuse, but is not expected to change its current policies in response to Paxton’s opinion. Any reports will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. “People can not follow it, but there can be consequences for not doing it,” former health commissioner Charles Smith said., agreed. She said other agencies that deal with teachers, professional licensing and health care will now need to decide how to handle this new directive.
Randall Erben, a professor at the University of Texas School of Law, said the issue could end up in court if a parent, teacher, doctor or other interested party filed suit. If it does, the court could use Paxton’s opinion as guidance.
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