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Texas Doctor Loses License for Prescribing Gender Transition Drugs to Minor

Texas Doctor Loses License for Prescribing Gender Transition Drugs to Minor

Summary

A doctor from Dallas, Texas, gave up her medical license after being sued for giving gender transition drugs to minors. The lawsuit claims she broke a Texas law that bans such treatments for people under 18.

Key Facts

  • A Dallas pediatrician surrendered her Texas medical license.
  • The doctor faced a lawsuit from Attorney General Ken Paxton.
  • She was accused of prescribing cross-sex hormones to minors.
  • The lawsuit was filed in October 2024.
  • The doctor allegedly violated Senate Bill 14.
  • Senate Bill 14 prohibits puberty blockers, hormone treatments, and surgeries for minors' gender transition.
  • The Texas Supreme Court upheld this law.

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