On 14 October, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives in the state passed the bill by a vote of 76 to 54. House Bill 25 will force trans students to play on school athletic teams that align with the gender listed on their birth certificates as opposed to how they identify now.
An array of Texan businesses including Amazon and American Airlines signed a letter opposing what it noted are efforts to exclude trans students from getting involved in community activities.
Despite this, Valoree Swanson, a Republican in favour of the bill, claims it will protect girls who take part in sports in school.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas said that despite the setback, it will continue fighting for the rights of trans people by