Texas AG Says Mental Health Providers Can't Offer Gender Care to Minors: What It Means for Families and Rights

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently issued an opinion stating that a 2023 law banning gender-transitioning medical care for minors now also covers state-licensed mental health providers. This interpretation, though not legally binding, is causing concern among mental health professionals and advocates who argue it infringes on First Amendment rights and severely limits access to essential support for young people experiencing gender dysphoria.