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Texas Supreme Court Case Questions Pediatric Gender Surgeries

2/21/2026

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A Texas Supreme Court case highlights concerns about pediatric gender surgeries and how care is administered.
A former patient, now 23, says she was rushed into medical transition without exploring underlying issues, and that gender dysphoria was treated as an emergency.
As legal scrutiny grows, major medical organizations reassess their stances on gender-affirming care and call for accountability to protect long-term child well-being.

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A Texas Supreme Court case highlights concerns about pediatric gender surgeries and how care is administered.
A former patient, now 23, says she was rushed into medical transition without exploring underlying issues, and that gender dysphoria was treated as an emergency.
As legal scrutiny grows, major medical organizations reassess their stances on gender-affirming care and call for accountability to protect long-term child well-being.