Legal Action and Allegations
Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Dr. May Chi Lau, alleging she provided hormone replacement therapy to 21 minors in violation of Texas Senate Bill 14, which bans gender-affirming care for minors.
The lawsuit accuses Lau of using false diagnoses and billing codes to disguise unlawful prescriptions, potentially risking her medical license and facing significant financial penalties.
Context and Reactions
Senate Bill 14, enacted in 2023, prohibits hormone therapy for minors, with exceptions for those already undergoing treatment before the law's enactment. The law has faced legal challenges but was upheld by the .
Major medical organizations argue that gender-affirming care is essential for treating gender dysphoria, countering the state's stance that such treatments are unscientific and experimental. The lawsuit marks a significant legal move against individual practitioners in the ongoing national debate over transgender healthcare for minors.