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OK, we're getting started on #HB1686. State Rep. @TomOliverson laying out his bill now.
"There is meaningful evidence that children are physically and emotionally being harmed" by hormone therapy and puberty blockers, he says.
"There is meaningful evidence that children are physically and emotionally being harmed" by hormone therapy and puberty blockers, he says.
@TomOliverson The bill does not criminalize parents, who are in a difficult position, Oliverson says.
@TomOliverson Oliverson is asking for testifiers to include author, year and publication when citing studies. He did not include such citations in his own opening statements.
Texas House public health com'te chair @StephanieKlick announces she'll cut off testimony tonight at MIDNIGHT on #HB1686, which wld ban gender-affirming care for minors, to allow members their rest. Senate passed same bill out of com'te last wk: houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas… #txlege
@StephanieKlick I believe Chair Klick said something about leaving the portal open for written comments until 5 p.m. on Friday, but I may have misheard. Waiting to hear from her staff for clarity.
@StephanieKlick Klick: "I'm committed to open, transparent and participatory gov't. It is my responsibility to balance that with the health of my committee members."
Says she reached out to both sides about this.
Says she reached out to both sides about this.
