"Recent public reports have highlighted concerns about the validity of court orders purporting to amend sex for purposes of state-issued documents. DSHS is seeking assistance from the Office of Attorney General to determine the applicability of these concerns to amendments to vital records," said DSHS spokesperson Chris Van Deusen.
Now, birth certificates can only be changed for children due to a hospital error or omission. Previously, trans people could change the sex marker on their birth certificates by presenting proof of gender-affirming surgery, a court order signifying that they had 'fully transitioned' and supporting statements from medical professionals.
Right-wing Attorney General Ken Paxton ordered the man's personal info to be added to a list of transgender Texans that he's compiling, further indicating his administration's stance on minimizing the rights of trans individuals.
Last week, Paxton blocked trans people from being able to change the sex marker on their driver's license. This is part of his sweeping policy to oppose gender-affirming care for trans people, particularly trans minors.
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