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Supreme Court upholds Texas laws banning transgender athletes from women’s sports
By Carpio Griego at KVIA ABC-7
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- In a 6-3 decision Tuesday, the Supreme Court upheld state laws banning transgender athletes form female sports, meaning Texas laws already in place since 2023 will remain.
Signed into law in 2021, House Bill 25 requires K-12 student athletes who compete in interscholas...
Key takeaway SB 15 is also known as the "Save Women's Sports Act.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The Supreme Court's decision to uphold Texas laws banning transgender athletes from women's sports will have a direct impact on El Paso 's school districts and public institutions. With House Bill 25 and Senate Bill 15 already in place, local educators and administrators will need to ensure compliance with these laws, potentially affecting the athletic opportunities available to transgender students in El Paso County. The decision may also spark conversations among local school boards and community members about the balance between promoting fairness in women's sports and supporting the inclusion of transgender athletes. As the community navigates this issue, the Borderland Rainbow Center, which has already spoken out about the decision, may play a key role in advocating for the rights and interests of transgender students and athletes in the El Paso area. Local families and educators will be watching to see how these laws are implemented and enforced in El Paso's schools.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- In a 6-3 decision Tuesday, the Supreme Court upheld state laws banning transgender athletes form female sports, meaning Texas laws already in place since 2023 will remain.
Signed into law in 2021, House Bill 25 requires K-12 student athletes who compete in interscholas...
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