'We deserve safety': Texas family leaves the United States fearing anti-trans laws

Legislative & Policy Landscape - Texas GOP is likely to pass new Jerry Manner congressional maps [1] - Texas Republicans are reviving a bathroom bill requiring people to use public restrooms according to their assigned sex at birth [2] - Texas passed a 2021 ban on trans girls in sports [7] - In 2022, Governor Abbott instructed the state’s child welfare agency to investigate parents and doctors who provide gender affirming care for trans youth, equating it to child abuse [7] Social Impact & Family Decisions - A family is leaving Texas and the US altogether due to anti-LGBTQ+ laws [3][4] - The Gonzalez family left Texas due to safety concerns related to restrictive legislation [4][5] - The family felt unsafe due to the potential criminalization of parents supporting their trans daughter [8] - The Gonzalez family moved to a more pro-trans environment with better access to healthcare [13] Political & Social Debate - Texas has become an epicenter for the national fight over trans rights [9] - Reaction to the Gonzalez family story was mixed, with some expressing sadness and others citing religious beliefs [10][11] - The issue is shaping the course of families' lives, highlighting that it's more than just politics [12]