"Effective immediately, August 20, 2024, the Department will not accept court orders or amended birth certificates issued that change the sex when it differs from documentation already on file," the message states. This move has drawn criticism for undermining the rights of transgender individuals.
"The Department of Public Safety has a responsibility, as stated in its own name, to keep all Texans safe. This policy does the opposite," Ash Hall, policy and advocacy strategist for LGBTQ advocacy groups, commented on the detrimental impact of the new regulation.
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