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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
Alex Nguyen, William Melhado and Sneha Dey

Texas Senate scales back proposed restrictions on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender kids

People chant during the Trans Kids Call for HELP! rally in front of the Governor's Mansion in Austin on March 13, 2022.
People chant during the Trans Kids Call for HELP! rally in front of the Governor’s Mansion in Austin on March 13, 2022. (Credit: Lauren Witte/The Texas Tribune)

The Texas Senate on Wednesday gave initial approval to a bill that would ban puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender youth wanting to gender transition if they are not already receiving such care. Major medical groups approve of such care and say it lessens higher rates of depression and suicide for trans youth.

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