Texas passed a bill banning medicine used in gender transition procedures for minors on Wednesday. The bill will now make its way to GovAbbott ’s desk, who is likely to sign it.
, placing bans on puberty-blocking treatments for minors. The bill bars healthcare providers from performing mastectomies or surgeries that would remove or sterilize body parts or healthy tissue.
There is an exemption under the legislation for those who are already undergoing medical treatment. However, those individuals must “wean off the prescription drug” over time in a way that is medically safe.."Thank you to everyone who supported and helped pass my bill.” The Texas Senate passed the bill at the end of March, and Democrats have attempted to delay the House in passing the bill in recent weeks, successfully postponing the vote twice earlier this month, when protests broke out in the chamber.. “We protect children against lots of things. We don’t let them smoke. We don’t let them drink. We don’t let them buy lottery cards. … And so we are doing the right thing.
The measure is strongly opposed by some advocacy groups, certain healthcare providers, and Democrats across the state.
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
$7.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot ticket sold in North TexasThe multi-million dollar prize hasn't been claimed at this time.
Leer más »
Texas drought: Southeast Texas exits drought after wet start to May, heavy rainfallA cold front brings a chance of strong to severe storms and more drought relief well northwest of here over the next few days. We've kicked the drought to the curb completely with all of our early month rain.
Leer más »
Deadly crash involving tractor-trailer reported in Mont BelvieuAuthorities are responding to a deadly crash involving a tractor-trailer in Mont Belvieu, Texas, on Wednesday.
Leer más »
Teenager, mother killed in crash involving tractor-trailer in Mont BelvieuTwo people were killed in a crash in Mont Belvieu, Texas, on Wednesday, police said.
Leer más »
The Union are back on traditional TV Wednesday, and their game vs. D.C. is free onlineIt will be as easy as it gets these days to watch the game on a wide range of devices, including televisions with cable.
Leer más »
Funeral for Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston to be Held WednesdayChicago police Officer Aréanah Preston, 24, had just finished her shift and was returning home while still in uniform at around 1:45 a.m. on May 6 when she was killed outside her home in the 8100 block of South Blackstone Avenue.
Leer más »