Autumn Lauener, Vice President of Texas Transgender Nondiscrimination Scholars, delivered a compelling testimony against SB46, a bill that creates barriers instead of solutions.

• “This bill is a solution in search of a problem. It makes it harder for transgender Texans to access education, employment, and housing.”
• Research shows that denying transgender individuals accurate IDs leads to increased job loss, housing instability, and worsened mental health. Autumn made it clear: legal recognition is a public health issue.
• SB 406 doesn’t strengthen Texas—it weakens it by blocking access to financial aid, jobs, and stable housing. We must stand against government overreach that harms Texans instead of solving real problems.

Thank you, Autumn, for speaking truth to power! Reject policies that push Texans into instability—because harming our communities does not make Texas stronger.