Texas state law prohibits individuals designated male at birth from competing in women's sports.
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legal
State-level gender-based eligibility rule for athletic competition.
The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act is a state consumer protection law used to pursue allegations of deceptive or unfair business practices.
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legal
Statutory consumer-protection framework referenced as a potential enforcement mechanism.
A Civil Investigative Demand (CID) is a legal tool that can be used by an attorney general's office to request documents, policies, and other information during an investigation.
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procedural
Investigative mechanism used by state enforcement authorities.
Some Republican lawmakers and officials in the United States advocate restricting transgender participation in female athletics on the grounds of preserving fairness and safety in competition.
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political
Describes a recurring political position and rationale advanced by certain Republican actors.