Texas Appeals Court Continues to Block State Investigations of Parents with Transgender Kids

A Texas appeals court has upheld a lower court's injunction blocking the state from investigating parents who allow their kids to receive gender-affirming care, delivering a victory to LGBTQ groups and medical professionals. The decision comes after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to open probes into parents of transgender minors, a move that was challenged by the ACLU on behalf of a 16-year-old targeted for investigation. The ruling is seen as a win for trans youth and their families in Texas, amid ongoing court challenges to similar policies in other states.