Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan cleared the public from the chamber's gallery Tuesday after LGBTQ advocates protested a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for children. An expected vote on the bill was delayed until later in the week.
, such a ban would have a far-reaching impact. For trans kids and their parents, the stakes are high. If SB 14 becomes law, some say they would have to travel out of Texas or flee the state altogether to ensure their kids can still access the care they need — and these options are not affordable for or available to all families.
On Monday evening, she and her husband, Frank, were once again hustling around the Capitol to meet with lawmakers and. Several other parents of trans kids from across the state were doing the same. The following morning, the Gonzales family said, they and other families waited outside the speaker’s office for nearly an hour and a half — but were not given the chance to meet with Phelan. Rachel Gonzales said they’ve been trying to reach the speaker all session but have not had any success.
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