Texas AG probes USTA Texas League on transgender athletes
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opened an investigation into the U.S. Tennis Association Texas League and issued a Civil Investigative Demand seeking records on transgender participation in women’s events, examining potential violations of state law and the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The USTA has sued to challenge the CID, while Paxton’s office says it is evaluating whether players were misled about competitors’ eligibility and whether consumer‑protection laws were breached.
Law/Regulation
Gender & Sports
📌 Key Facts
- Paxton’s office served a Civil Investigative Demand to the USTA Texas League seeking policies and communications on transgender participation.
- The probe cites possible violations of Texas’ women’s sports law and the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
- USTA filed a lawsuit challenging the CID and underlying claims.