The Houston Democrat lost her seat after backlash for voting with Republicans to ban transition-related care for minors.
State Rep. Shawn Thierry , D- Houston , speaks to a group of her constituents on Feb. 15, 2024 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Houston .We’re testing using AI-powered tools to provide an audio version of this story. While this audio recording is machine-generated, the story was written by human journalists.to receive twice-monthly updates on our year-long initiative dedicated to boosting civic engagement and chronicling how democracy is experienced in Texas.
Genspect has also been accused by medical experts and organizations of relying on junk science to support their stance. O’Malley, for instance, has falsely claimed that there are links between peer pressure, pornography and gender dysphoria. Genspect has also partnered with groups such as the right-wing Alliance Defending Freedom, and argues that no one under the age of 25 should be allowed to transition because their brains “haven’t yet fully matured.
“This debate… was never about erasing trans children,” Thierry said in a tearful 12-minute speech. “For me, this discussion is about how to best protect and care for these children as they navigate through the challenging journey of finding the best version of themselves.”Thierry’s “key role” in passing SB14 and the “powerful speech” she gave from the House floor in support of her position.
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