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Texas Supreme Court Hears Controversial Gender-Affirming Surgery Case

2/14/2026

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Soren Aldaco, a Texas resident, alleges gender-affirming doctors pressured her to transition during adolescence.
She says doctors coached her to deceive insurers for a double mastectomy at age 19.
Aldaco is pursuing a legal case against her healthcare providers, arguing they failed to provide mental health assessments before surgery.
The case is now before the Texas Supreme Court.
Texas lawmakers are considering extending the statute of limitations for such cases.

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Soren Aldaco, a Texas resident, alleges gender-affirming doctors pressured her to transition during adolescence.
She says doctors coached her to deceive insurers for a double mastectomy at age 19.
Aldaco is pursuing a legal case against her healthcare providers, arguing they failed to provide mental health assessments before surgery.
The case is now before the Texas Supreme Court.
Texas lawmakers are considering extending the statute of limitations for such cases.