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Texas AG Sues Doctor Over Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton files a lawsuit against El Paso doctor for allegedly violating new law on gender-affirming care for minors.

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Updated: Oct 30th, 2024, 8:10 PM ET

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Dr. Hector M. Granados, accusing him of providing transition-related medical care to minors, in violation of Senate Bill 14. This law prohibits gender-affirming treatments for individuals under 18. The lawsuit follows another case against a Dallas doctor and highlights the increasing legal scrutiny surrounding gender-affirming care for transgender minors in Texas. If found guilty, physicians risk losing their medical licenses and facing substantial financial penalties. The rulings coincide with a national spotlight on laws regulating gender-affirming medical care.

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