Gov. Abbott's directive also states parents of transgender children who undergo the procedures and facilities that perform them must be investigated by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
new opinion by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
Parents of transgender children who undergo the procedures and facilities that perform them are subject to investigation A news release says Texas law directs licensed professionals—including doctors, nurses and teachers—who may have contact with children who are subjected to abuse to report it. Those who fail to report it could be subject to criminal penalties.
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