After a lawsuit settlement announced on Monday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has decided to withdraw a request for Seattle Children's Hospital to provide records related to gender-affirming treatment for children from Texas. The legal battle began when the hospital filed a lawsuit against Paxton's office in response to his investigation into transgender health care practices beyond state borders.
Paxton, known for his conservative stance on transgender rights, had sent similar letters to Texas hospitals last year. The Seattle hospital successfully fought against the demands for confidential patient information, leading to a settlement that resulted in the dismissal of the lawsuit by a judge in Austin.
