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Gov. Greg Abbott signs law banning trans athletes from college sports amid Denton protest

  • Governor Greg Abbott ceremonially signed the "Save Women's Sports Act" in Texas, which prohibits biological men from competing against women in college sports, citing concerns about unfair advantages due to biological differences.
  • Supporters of the law argue that it is necessary to protect the integrity of women's sports and prevent transgender athletes from having a competitive edge.
  • However, opponents view the law as discriminatory and argue that it puts a target on the backs of LGBTQ Texans, potentially leading to increased violence, harassment, and discrimination.
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National ReviewNational Review

Trans Activists Assault Attendee at Texas ‘Save Women’s Sports’ Act Signing Ceremony

Michelle Evans was leaving Texas governor Greg Abbott's signing event when protesters surrounded her and began to shout slogans, including "Let them play!" and "Trans Lives Matter!"

·United States
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Gov. Greg Abbott Signs 'Save Women’s Sports Act'

Governor Greg Abbott held a ceremony in Denton, Texas, where he signed Senate Bill 15. The legislation concerns collegiate athletes in the state of Texas who compete on sports teams segregated by players' "biological sex."

·San Diego, United States
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Gov Abbott held ceremonial signing of Save Women's Sports Act as protesters chanted

Fighting the good fight

·Arlington, United States
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Denton Record-ChronicleDenton Record-Chronicle

Morning brief: Gov. Abbott signs "Save Women's Sports Act" at TWU

Good morning, Denton! Gov. Greg Abbott signed the bill known as the "Save Women's Sports Act" in a ceremony at TWU yesterday. Meanwhile, we are set to experience more potentially dangerous temperatures this week — make sure to stay cool,…

·Denton, United States
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Riley Gaines, Paula Scanlan join Texas Gov Greg Abbott in ceremonial signing of Save Women’s Sports Act

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was joined by former collegiate swimmers Riley Gaines and Paula Scanlan on Monday for a ceremonial signing of the Save Women’s Sports Act, which prohibits biological males from competing in women’s sports in colleges and universities across the state. The bill, which was signed into law on June 15, follows a similar piece of legislation Abbott signed in 2021 that requires public school teams through high school in Texas "t…

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Gov. Greg Abbott signs law banning trans athletes from college sports amid Denton protest

Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday signed into law the so-called Save Women’s Sports Act banning transgender athletes from competing at the collegiate level in Texas — ...

·Dallas, United States
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KDFW broke the news in on Monday, August 7, 2023.
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