In a recent move, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a letter to state agencies directing them to only recognize two sexes: male and female. This decision is part of the government’s efforts to restrict transgender and gender-nonconforming identities. The governor referenced an executive order from former President Donald Trump that emphasized biological sex over gender identity.
Abbott’s letter stated that the rejection of “woke gender ideologies” and “radical sexual orientation” is necessary to defend women’s rights and protect freedom of conscience. He emphasized the importance of using clear and accurate language and policies that recognize biological differences between men and women.
The Texas government’s stance on only recognizing male and female sexes is a controversial one, with critics arguing that it restricts the rights of transgender individuals. Abbott’s directive also requires Texas agencies to align their rules, internal policies, and employment practices with this declaration.
This move follows a previous order from Abbott to ignore a rule from the Biden administration that expanded federal protections for LGBTQ+ students. Additionally, on a national scale, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently removed HIV data and terms related to LGBTQ+ individuals from its website to comply with Trump’s executive order.
Overall, Abbott’s letter reaffirming Texas’s recognition of only two sexes has sparked debate and raised concerns about the implications for the LGBTQ+ community in the state. It remains to be seen how this directive will impact policies and practices within state agencies.
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