Attorney General Ken Paxton has taken action against two Texas school districts in his latest enforcement of state laws regarding participation in women's sports. In letters sent to the superintendents of Dallas Independent School District and Irving ISD, Paxton's office has requested a plethora of documents to confirm compliance with Texas laws that aim to keep boys from playing in girls' sports.
Reports surfaced after officials from both school districts reportedly offered controversial advice to parents, raising concerns that they might not be complying with state policies aimed at protecting women’s athletics. The Attorney General's concerns were heightened upon learning that Mahoganie Gaston, the LGBT Youth Program Coordinator at Dallas ISD, was recorded telling a parent that a loophole could be used to allow a male student to compete in girls' sports by changing their birth certificate to female.
Similarly, after hearing a parent at Irving ISD was informed by Reny Lizardo, the Executive Director of Campus Operations, that changing a child's birth certificate could enable a male student to participate in women's sports, Paxton has become vigilant. Such information was disclosed in footage of conversations with the school officials.
"The idea of school district officials turning their backs on female students and sacrificing the integrity of women’s athletics to advance the radical transgender agenda is disgusting, but that seems to be exactly what occurred here," Paxton stated, according to an announcement from his office. He later added, "Any systematic effort by a school district to sidestep state law and allow biological boys to play in girls’ sports in Texas will be rooted out, and my office will explore all avenues to hold those responsible to account."
The Attorney General's action is part of a broader national discussion on the inclusion of transgender athletes in school sports. The request for documents from Dallas and Irving ISD is part of Paxton's efforts to ensure compliance with state policies regarding women's sports. Reports indicate that these districts are now being scrutinized to verify that their policies and procedures align with Texas laws.
