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[Opinion] Texas AG Ken Paxton says ban on gender-affirming care for trans kids also applies to talk therapy

Paxton's legal opinion extends a 2023 law to mental health providers, risking licenses and Medicaid funding for those treating transgender youth, despite opposition from major health groups.

Summary by The Advocate
Mental health care providers in Texas risk their license if they deliver care related to transitioning to minors, the Republican attorney general who is running for U.S. Senate wrote.

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The Advocate broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
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