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flag Texas’ new bathroom law, effective Dec. 2025, restricts public restroom access by sex assigned at birth, sparking anxiety among transgender residents.

flag Texas’ new “bathroom bill,” SB 8, takes effect in December 2025, restricting access to public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms in government facilities based on sex assigned at birth. flag The law applies to schools, prisons, and public buildings but exempts emergency personnel, children under 9 with adults, and private businesses. flag While individuals using facilities inconsistently with their sex assigned at birth face no personal penalties, facilities can be fined and sued. flag Enforcement relies on institutions taking “every reasonable step” to comply, but guidance is unclear, raising concerns about over-surveillance. flag The law is part of a broader wave of restrictions on transgender rights, contributing to widespread anxiety and emotional exhaustion among transgender residents, many of whom remain committed to staying in Texas despite ongoing challenges.

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