Texas Gov. Abbott signs bill safeguarding women’s sports integrity.

Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Save Women’s Sports Act into Law

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) made a significant move on Thursday by signing the Save Women’s Sports Act into law. This legislation is part of a growing trend across the nation to ensure fair competition in women’s sports by preventing biological men from participating.

The new law specifically prohibits transgender women, who are biologically male, from competing in women’s sporting events at colleges and universities in Texas.

Protecting Female Athletes in Texas

“Today is an important day for female athletes across the state of Texas, including little girls who aspire to one day compete in college sports,” expressed Abbott in a statement.

“The Save Women’s Sports Act safeguards young women at Texas colleges and universities by preventing men from competing against them, either as part of a team or as individuals, in college sports. Sports have always been a source of inspiration for women, empowering them to dream big and achieve greatness. This law ensures that the legacy of women’s sports will be protected for generations to come. Women in Texas can rest assured that the integrity of their sports will be upheld in our state,” he continued.

However, critics argue that this bill unfairly targets transgender athletes. The ACLU of Texas has labeled the legislation as “unfair, unconstitutional, and just plain cruel.”

This law builds upon a previous bill signed by Abbott earlier this year, which already prohibited biological men from participating in women’s sports from kindergarten through twelfth grade.

Furthermore, this is not the only legislation Abbott has signed this year concerning transgender issues. Just a few weeks ago, he signed a bill into law that bans transgender surgeries for minors in the state.

Protecting Minors’ Health and Well-being

The law signed earlier this month not only prohibits healthcare providers from prescribing puberty blockers or hormones to minors but also bans surgeries aimed at transitioning the gender of a minor. Violators of this law risk losing their medical license in the state.

Several other states have also passed similar laws aimed at protecting biological women in sports.

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