School choice, gender identity, and online sports betting: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the top stories in Texas politics from this week.
NCAA: Women's sports now only for student-athletes assigned female at birth
NCAA's policy change comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order intended to ban transgender athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s sports.
California parole agent allegedly tricks transgender woman into leaving home, leading to arrest by ICE agents
A California parole agent seemingly deceived Natalie Marinero, a transgender woman from El Salvador, into leaving her home, leading to her arrest by ICE agents.
Trump signs executive order aiming to ban transgender athletes from women's sports
At a signing ceremony Wednesday, Trump said the "war on women's sports is over."
Judge rules in favor of 3 transgender women who don't want to be placed in men's prisons
A federal judge has ruled in favor of three transgender women who asked not to be transferred to male prisons across the country, saying they will face harm, humiliation and possible sexual assault, which they have suffered in the past.
3 trans women file emergency request not to be transferred to male prisons
Three transgender women are asking for "emergency relief" to not be transferred to male prisons across the country, saying they will face harm, humiliation and possible sexual assault, which they have suffered in the past.
All-gender bathroom at Denver high school under federal investigation
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.
Trump signs order aiming to limit gender transitions for minors
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday restricting gender transition procedures for individuals under 19.
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde asks Trump to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+, immigrant families
President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and their families were in attendance at the prayer service on Tuesday.
What executive orders Trump said he'd sign on Day 1
President-elect Donald Trump is preparing more than 200 executive orders starting Day One of the new White House.
Two Texas Democrats vote with Republicans to ban transgender athletes
Two Texas Democrats voted yes on a house bill that would ban transgender athletes in girls sports.
Fewer than 1 in 1,000 US adolescents receive gender-affirming medications, researchers find
A new study reveals that fewer than 1 in 1,000 U.S. teens receive gender-affirming medications, offering clarity on a highly debated issue in health care.
Court rejects Texas doctors' lawsuit against Biden admin over transgender discrimination policies
A federal court said a pair of Texas doctors did not have standing to sue the Biden administration over its transgender policies.
Disney removing transgender storyline from upcoming Pixar series 'Win or Lose'
The company said it wants to allow parents to discuss those topics with their children.
Man accused of assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace released from jail
James McIntyre, a 33-year-old Illinois resident, has been released from jail after being charged with assaulting U.S. Representative Nancy Mace at the Capitol.
San Jose State volleyball player on why she outed her transgender teammate
Brooke Slusser, a co-captain on the San Jose State Women's Volleyball team, is in her senior year and she's getting more attention for what she's doing off the court than her performance on it, but she wouldn't change that.
LGBTQ Trump supporter says she's being pushed out by her friends after revealing her vote
Tanya Tsikanovsky says she's an "out and proud" lesbian. After voting for Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020, she decided to vote for Donald Trump in 2024.
Ken Paxton sues Dallas doctor for providing gender-affirming care to minors
This is the third Texas doctor to be sued by the Office of the Attorney General for allegedly violating a law prohibiting gender-affirming care for minors.
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues pediatrician accused of providing hormone treatment to 21 teens
The lawsuit claims pediatrician May Lau provided hormone treatments to at least 21 patients between the ages of 14 and 17.