Texas Children’s Hospital will pay $10M and launch a dedicated detransition clinic after reaching a settlement with the Texas Attorney General.The hospital must terminate five physicians and amend bylaws to prohibit gender-affirming care following a three-year investigation led by the DOJ.Management agreed to the terms to avoid prolonged litigation after authorities questioned billing practices and the provision of care to minors.Advocates for the
LGBTQ community condemned the move as politically motivated while officials described the deal as a necessary public safety measure.