Texas bill would make identifying as transgender a state jail felony

A Texas state bill introduced by Republican Rep. Tom Oliverson could criminalize transgender people for “gender identity fraud,” potentially leading to jail time and fines for misrepresenting their sex assigned at birth. Although the bill has no co-sponsors and is unlikely to pass, it reflects a trend of extreme legislation targeting trans individuals in Texas, exemplified by another bill that would ban gender-affirming treatments for adults. Despite opposition from major medical associations, Texas has a history of enacting anti-trans measures, including restrictions on transition-related care and sports participation, as well as prohibiting gender marker updates on official documents.

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