Transgender sports bill takes effect in Texas

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A controversial law requiring Texas public school athletes to play sports based on their biological sex at birth takes effect Tuesday. Texas is the 10th state to pass this type of legislation.The legislation died several times during regular legislative session in 2021 before passing the House and Senate during the third special session. Austin transgender activist named Time Kid of the Year finalistSupporters of the law previously said it would protect female sports, while