Texas to Investigate Anonymous Complaint Teachers Used Trans Student’s Pronouns

Texas to Investigate Anonymous Complaint Teachers Used Trans Student’s Pronouns

After a Moms for Liberty member claimed that teachers at a Texas high school used a trans student’s new name and proper pronouns, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an investigation. On February 13, Denise Bell of the right wing, anti-LGBTQ group Moms for Liberty, addressed the Houston Independent School Board. She read a statement that she said came from the parents of a trans student at Bellaire High School. The parents were upset that teache…

Abbot Directs Texas To Consider Investigating Teachers Who Support Trans Kids For Child Abuse

Greg Abbott // Wikimedia CommonsErin In The Morning is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a subscriber.An anonymous claim alleging that teachers in Texas might have used a trans student’s preferred name and pronouns has invoked the wrath of Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton — opening the floodgates for legal action against any teacher who supports their LGBTQ students.Th…

USA: Texas Is Tracking Trans People, But Officials Won’t Explain Why

Texas has been collecting and tracking information on trans residents seeking ID changes, but officials won’t explain why. Concerns grow over privacy and civil rights.