Reject HB 3817 - Protect the Human Rights of Transgender Texans

The proposed bill in Texas, HB 3817, is an unconscionable attack on the basic human rights and dignity of transgender individuals. Criminalizing how someone identifies their own gender is a severe violation of personal freedom and self-expression. Transgender people already face immense societal stigma and discrimination - this bill would only further marginalize an already vulnerable community. Denying and criminalizing transgender people's ability to accurately represent themselves on official documents invalidates their very existence and humanity. This erasure has no place in Texas. Instead of promoting intolerance, we should be fostering a community of understanding, compassion, and inclusion for all people, regardless of gender identity or expression. I urge you to stand firm against this discriminatory bill and uphold the fundamental rights and liberties that our democratic society is built upon. Transgender individuals deserve the same respect, protections, and freedoms as every Texan.