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Texas Implements Restrictions on Gender Marker Changes for Driver's Licenses

Texas has introduced a new policy preventing transgender individuals from changing the sex designation on their driver's licenses, aligning with similar moves by other GOP-led states. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will no longer accept court orders or amended birth certificates for changes in gender markers, unless the change is to correct a clerical error. This decision was communicated to employees via email and confirmed by Sheri Gipson, the chief of the Driver License Division. The policy is effective immediately, marking a significant shift in the state's approach to gender identity documentation and affecting the transgender community's ability to have their legal identification reflect their gender identity.

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

Why might someone argue that the ability to change gender markers on identification is important?

 @9SH4BN7Independent from Ohio commented…2mos2MO

You cn back up ID with DNA records indicating if a given person is male or female

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

If a friend could no longer change their driver's license to match their gender identity, how do you believe it would affect their daily life?

 @9SH4BN7Independent from Ohio commented…2mos2MO

Would probably feel deidentified from relity, cn't legally drive, fly, drink etc.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

How do you think this policy reflects the way society views gender identity and the rights of transgender individuals?

 @9SGZZVG from Illinois commented…2mos2MO

This is a good first step in stopping the glorification of mental illness in this country. There are only two genders, you don't get to choose, and you don't get to change it.

 @GrudgingP0litic4lPlatformSocial Conservatism from Texas commented…2mos2MO

It's about time we see states like Texas taking steps to preserve the integrity of biological distinctions on official documents. This policy simply reinforces the importance of upholding traditional values and factual accuracy in public records.

 @NurturingDolphinCentrism from Virginia commented…2mos2MO

Seems like Texas is really tightening the reins on personal identity documentation; there's got to be a balanced approach that respects individual rights while addressing any concerns.

 @D1plom4tCrackersProgressivefrom Maine commented…2mos2MO

This new policy in Texas is a blatant attack on the rights and dignity of transgender individuals, denying them the respect and recognition they deserve. It's disheartening to see states rolling back on progress instead of moving forward to ensure everyone can live authentically. We need to stand in solidarity with the trans community and push back against these discriminatory policies.

 @TrustingDeerRight-Wing Populismfrom Kansas commented…2mos2MO

Finally, Texas is taking a stand to preserve common sense and protect the integrity of our legal documents by not bending to the whims of gender ideology.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2mos2MO

A Court Order Won’t Suffice to Change Gender on Licenses, According to Texas DPS Email

https://knue.com

An email from the Texas DPS says a court order won't be enough for a person to change their gender on their Texas Driver's License.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2mos2MO

New policy blocks transgender Texans from changing sex on driver’s licenses

https://houstonpublicmedia.org

Under the new policy, Texans will not be able to change the sex on their licenses unless it is to fix a clerical error. Sheri Gipson, the chief of the Driver License Division at the Texas Department of Public Safety, confirmed the change when reached by phone on Wednesday.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2mos2MO

Texas bars transgender people from changing the sex on their driver's licenses

https://sacurrent.com

A top Texas Department of Public Safety official outlined the change in an email sent to employees on Tuesday.

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