Texas City Council Requires Use of Preferred Pronouns or Face Termination

The City of Dallas, Texas, has released an internal document titled "Workplace Gender Transition Protocols & FAQ" that mandates the use of preferred pronouns for transgender individuals by city employees. The document states that failure to follow the protocol may result in disciplinary action, including termination. The guidelines were developed by the City's Office of Equity and Inclusion to protect the rights and safety of transgender and gender nonconforming employees. The city government has not clarified how the intersection of gender identity and religious convictions is handled.