Cece Cox, J.D., testifying on behalf of Resource Center (Dallas) in opposition to HB 1686

On Monday, I testified at the capitol in Austin against House Bill 1686, which would prohibit transgender youth from receiving age-appropriate, best-practice, scientifically-based, medically-necessary health care. About 15 hours after I arrived at the capitol, I finally was called to testify. While waiting all day, I heard some of the most disgusting and vile lies, misinformation and rhetoric that I have heard in nearly 40 years as an advocate for...