The new ATP starter recommendation is out. As expected, the baseline is 38th-Oltorf-Yellow Jacket. A pleasant surprise is the inclusion of the "big flex" segment I've been pitching up to Crestview as a priority expansion segment for 1st phase. ABIA also a priority segment. 1/2
While I am certain that we will ultimately prevail in building a better state that respects the rights and dignity of all LGBTQIA+ Texas, the struggle is physically, emotionally, and financially exhausting.
While not changing law, the actions of our state leaders have created a chilling effect across the state. In Texas, everyone is charged with being a mandatory reporter, or someone who faces penalties if they suspect a child is being abused but do not make a report.......
These bigoted hate-filled actions are just the latest attempt of our state leadership to ostracize, delegitimize, and eliminate transgender people. Their focus on transgender children and their parents makes me nauseous.
That’s why it’s so important to remember that the AG and Governor’s actions have not changed current law, and that the best practice standards of care endorsed by every major medical association are not “abuse.” That means that there is nothing for mandatory reporters to report.