Paxton sues federal government over Title IX rules
In an effort once again to keep a target plainly painted on the backs of transgender Texans, especially transgender youth, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed suit challenging the U.S.
Department of Education’s recently released regulations under Title IX expanding the definition of “sex” to include not only gender but also gender identity.
The new requirements were issued to protect trans youth from legislation being passed in GOP-controlled states prohibiting them from participating in school sports.
In a press release today (Monday, April 29), Paxton — who is also on a crusade to prevent Texas transgender youth from receiving gender-affirming health care anywhere by demanding private healthcare records from medical entities outside the state — claimed the Title IX rule “destroys protections for women in educational institutions by mandating compliance with radical gender ideology.” The U.S.
