Beginning today, September 1, Texas is effectively banning all abortions performed later than six weeks after a woman’s last period, in effect ending, in Texas, the rights guaranteed to American […]
Texas Senate Bill 29 – Sports
WHRC USA supported Texas SB 29 because the provision of single-sex sports is necessary if women and girls are to have opportunities that are on a par with those of men and boys.
Texas HB 1458 – Sports
WHRC USA supported Texas HB 1458 because the provision of single-sex sports is necessary if women and girls are to have opportunities that are on a par with those of men and boys.
Texas SB 982 – “Gender Identity”
WHRC USA opposed Texas SB 982 because the bill conflates sex with “gender identity,” effectively eliminating sex as a distinct category, which makes it difficult to identify sex inequality.
Texas HB 3796 – “Gender Identity”
WHRC USA opposed Texas HB 3796 because the bill provides that “gender identity or expression” replaces sex as a protected category wherever there is a conflict between “gender identity or expression” and sex.
Texas SB 1309 – “Gender Identity”
WHRC USA opposed Texas SB 1309 because the bill provides that “gender identity or expression” replace sex as a protected category wherever there is a conflict between “gender identity or expression” and sex.
Texas H.B. 1458 – Sports
WHRC USA supported Texas H.B. 1458 because single-sex sports is necessary if women and girls are to have opportunities that are on a par with those of men and boys and the bill would would guarantee the sex-based rights of women and girls and ensure fairness for all student athletes.