An Open Letter

To: Lt. Gov. Patrick, Gov. Abbott, Sen. King, Rep. Olcott

From: A constituent in Palo Pinto, TX

March 5

House Bill 3399 seeks to prohibit gender-affirming medical care for all Texans, not just transgender youth. This would prevent transgender individuals from accessing critical and potentially life-saving treatment recommended by medical professionals and parents. According to the Williams Institute, Texas has an estimated 93,000 transgender adults and 30,000 transgender youth who could be impacted. Denying gender-affirming care can have devastating consequences on the mental health and well-being of transgender individuals. I urge you to oppose this discriminatory bill that undermines the rights and healthcare access of the transgender community in our state. Transgender Texans deserve equal protection and the freedom to make their own medical decisions in consultation with doctors.

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