In a significant move within collegiate and scholastic sports, Governor Greg Abbott has expressed his support for President Donald Trump's recent Executive Order, which aims to maintain what they define as the 'integrity and fairness' of women’s athletics. The Executive Order restricts individuals identified as biological males at birth from competing in female sports, aligning with similar legislation already enacted at the state level.

In the statement released by the Governor's office, Governor Abbott declared, “Today is a historic day for female athletes across the country who have worked tirelessly to compete at the highest level.” He expressed his satisfaction at having been present during the signing at the White House, emphasizing that, “President Trump’s Executive Order prohibiting biological men from competing in women’s sports will safeguard the integrity of women’s sports, and I am proud to have joined the President at the White House for this historic signing. Female athletes across the nation can be assured that fairness will be protected.” The remarks are consistent with the Governor's prior position, which was expressed through state legislation addressing athletic participation in a similar way.

Governor Abbott pointed to his prior legislative actions in relation to the federal directive. In 2023, he signed the Save Women's Sports Act into law, which established separate athletic categories based on biological sex for college sports in Texas. This followed a 2021 measure that addressed public school sports, creating distinctions between genders in competitions within the Texas education system.

The Office of the Governor, in its official press release, outlined its support for the federal endorsement, framing it as an effort to address concerns about fairness in competitive sports. Critics of the measure continue to express concerns related to inclusivity and discrimination. Further information on the potential impact of the Executive Order is available on the Governor's website.