VanDeaver, who represents northeast Texas, was one of two House Republicans to oppose a school voucher program this year after he narrowly beat a pro-voucher primary challenger in 2024.
Some trans Texans worry that the lack of specificity on how the law will be enforced will harm their safety and lives.
Senate Bill 8, which takes effect on Thursday, places new restrictions on which restrooms transgender people can use in certain government-owned buildings and schools.
Under new requirements, “able-bodied” recipients could lose access to benefits for three years if they go three months without documenting working hours.
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