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File #: 21-1815    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/20/2021 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/27/2021 Final action: 4/27/2021
Title: Request for approval of a resolution in support of transgender children in Harris County and to oppose legislation filed during Texas' 87th Legislative Session that targets transgender children, including by aiming to deny them access to adequate health care, interfere with the decisions between them and their physician, and prevent them from participating in youth sports.
Attachments: 1. 21-1815 Transgender Support Ltr & Reso.pdf

To: Harris County Commissioners Court

Through: Lina Hidalgo, Harris County Judge
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Prepared By: Ariana Campos, Director of Community Relations

Subject: Resolution in support of transgender children in Harris County and to oppose legislation filed during Texas' 87th Legislative Session that targets transgender children, including by aiming to deny them access to adequate health care, interfere with the decisions between them and their physician, and prevent them from participating in youth sports.

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Purpose and Request:
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Request for approval of a resolution in support of transgender children in Harris County and to oppose legislation filed during Texas' 87th Legislative Session that targets transgender children, including by aiming to deny them access to adequate health care, interfere with the decisions between them and their physician, and prevent them from participating in youth sports.
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Background and Discussion:
Request for approval of a resolution in support of transgender children in Harris
County and to oppose legislation filed during Texas' 87th Legislative Session that targets transgender children, including by aiming to deny them access to adequate health care, interfere with the decisions between them and their physician, and prevent them from participating in youth sports.

[INSTRUCTIONS: In this section should concisely provide any background and analysis that the Commissioners Court needs to fully understand the action being requested. Please limit background to 3-4 sentences and include any reference to when this item was previously considered by Court. Background should include reference to study or order that led to this item or if the item is a result of compliance with any specific law or statutory requirements.]

Fiscal Impact: No financial impact. N/A
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