Breaking news: Texas bans transgender care for children

Gov. Greg Abbott is likely to sign the bill into law.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story May 17, 2023 BREAKING NEWS Mikala Compton/Austin American-Statesman, via Associated Press Texas Legislature Bans Transgender Medical Care for Children Texas became the largest state to a pass a bill banning puberty blockers and hormone treatments for minors. Gov. Greg Abbott was likely to sign it. Read more Get more breaking news in your inbox Sign up to receive emails from The New York Times as soon as important news breaks around the world. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018