Texas Democrat sides with Republicans on banning on sex-change treatments, puberty blockers for minors
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A Democratic state representative in Texas published a statement explaining her vote with Republicans to ban gender reassignment procedures for minors.
"Today, I voted to raise the age to 18 for children to receive GnRH-analogs, (i.e. "puberty blockers"), cross sex hormones, and to undergo irreversible surgeries when experiencing gender dysphoria," Thierry wrote Friday. "After hearing from constituents, listening to stakeholders, and reviewing the scientific data in this country and around the globe, I am assured that this position is rooted in sound policy which supports the health, development, and overall well-being of minors." Timothy Nerozzi is a writer for Fox News Digital. You can follow him on Twitter @timothynerozzi and can email him at timothy.nerozzi@fox.com
The state representative cited age restrictions on tattoos, tobacco, tanning beds and alcohol as support for her vote.