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Texas Judge Blocks Paxton's Controversial Gender Testing Lawsuit

3/20/2025

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit against the NCAA sought to mandate gender testing for athletes, alleging deception regarding women's sports. However, a Lubbock judge quashed his request, averting potential turmoil during the Women's Basketball Tournament. Critics contend the lawsuit diverts attention from significant issues and unfairly targets a small group of transgender athletes.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit against the NCAA sought to mandate gender testing for athletes, alleging deception regarding women's sports. However, a Lubbock judge quashed his request, averting potential turmoil during the Women's Basketball Tournament. Critics contend the lawsuit diverts attention from significant issues and unfairly targets a small group of transgender athletes.