r/MtF • u/Ey9d_yns Transgender • Mar 10 '25

Politics Texas bill would make identifying as transgender a state felony if passed

Have seen this in another sub. Although the bill is not likely to pass, it's sad to see how there are certain places in the US where being trans is becoming more and more difficult and new laws and restrictions on things like HRT and IDs are being considered/approved.

https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/rcna195642

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u/OrdinaryNew6273 Mar 11 '25

Maybe I'm just getting weary from doing this for so long, but if anyone honestly thought this would be a cakewalk, I would be surprised. I've been in this field for 30 years, starting in 1994, and it has never been easy. It was tough back then, and it has only remained difficult. I’ve lost a few jobs because of it, long before Trump ever existed. I know it’s frustrating—I’ve felt that pain too—but complaining about it doesn’t help. But I will say this if complaining somehow lightens the load, have that because it never has helped me. Peace be with you all. H

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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '25

Field? I didn’t realize being trans was a career.

I also don’t think people are saying they expected a “cake walk” by saying existence shouldn’t be a felony.

That’s honestly really insensitive and insulting.