TENT

TENT remains committed to providing policy updates and cultivating a network of trans resources with organizations across the state.

Our trans elders built a world for trans youth to receive medical care and community support. We will not let them bulldoze through their progress and our world.

On February 27, 2026, the Texas Attorney General issued an opinion affecting mental health care providers based on SB 14, a law passed in 2023 that banned gender-affirming medical care for youth in Texas.

TENT is going on tour across Texas this fall to review the bills that passed this session, unpack what it means for trans Texans, and strengthen community for what’s ahead. Learn More: fall2025.transtexas.org

- SB 8 on its own does NOT fine, arrest, or charge individuals accused of using what this law determines to be the “incorrect” facility. The fines are strictly for government-owned buildings. - SB 8 does not apply to private businesses.

This week, Governor Abbott signed SB 8, otherwise known as the bathroom bill - the bill will go into effect on December 4th, 2025.

Join us for our community town hall about SB 8 and other anti-trans bills passed this session on September 3rd at 7pm CT. bit.ly/TENTUpdate0903

We won’t let Texas leaders legislate anyone out of public life - Trans Texans, our loved ones, and our communities will not stop fighting for each other. #txlege

Last night, the House passed SB 8.If the governor signs SB 8, it will become law 91 days after the special session ends.* *We should know the exact day next week, as it is currently undetermined when the end of the special session will be.