Elimination of Gender-Affirming Care Lawsuits Against El Paso Physician Ordered by Texas
In a recent turn of events, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has withdrawn a lawsuit against Dr. Hector Granados, an El Paso-based pediatric endocrinologist. The lawsuit, filed in 2025, accused Dr. Granados of violating a statewide ban on gender-affirming care for transgender children.
However, Paxton's office found that Dr. Granados did not violate any relevant provision of state law, leading to the lawsuit's dismissal. Interestingly, Dr. Granados claims he never heard from Paxton's office until being served the lawsuit.
Paxton, a staunch and outspoken ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, has positioned himself as a high-profile, national-level conservative leader. He continues to view the law and its enforcement as critical to the safety, health, and happiness of children.
This is not the end of Paxton's crusade against medical professionals providing gender-affirming care to children. He plans to bring the full force of the law against 'delusional, left-wing medical professionals guilty of forcing 'gender' insanity on our children.' Dr. May Lau and Dr. M. Brett Cooper are among those accused, with Paxton stating they will 'face justice for hurting Texas kids both physically and mentally.'
Harper Seldin, a staff attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union, believes the lawsuits against doctors are part of the Texas AG's campaign to intimidate medical providers. Seldin stated that the time doctors spend defending themselves in court can take an 'enormous toll' on their well-being.
It's important to note that the name of the other doctor whom Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued and who allegedly remains in court facing charges related to violating the ban on gender-affirming treatment for children is not provided in the available search results.
The law generally prohibits transgender youth under the age of 18 from receiving treatments involving hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and sex-reassignment surgeries. Conservative Texas legislators continue to support this ban, citing concerns for the health and well-being of children.
This ongoing legal battle between Ken Paxton and medical professionals providing gender-affirming care is a significant issue in the state of Texas and beyond, with implications for the rights of transgender youth and the role of government in regulating healthcare.
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