
For transgender Texans, navigating public restrooms is already complicated
By Alexa Ura and Aliyya Swaby
Citing public safety and privacy concerns, some Texas Republicans this year are pushing for a measure to restrict bathroom use based on "biological sex."
Senate Bill 6 would keep transgender Texans from using some public bathrooms that match their gender identity, further complicating a decision that already comes with extra public scrutiny and precautions against potential violence.
In their own words, listen to five transgender Texans share some of those experiences.

Lily Pando
16 years old | she/her/hers
Houston, TX

Angel Martinez
40 years old | he/him/his
Dallas, TX

Nicole Lynn Perry
28 years old | she/her/hers
Dallas, TX

Mason Henderson
18 years old | he/him/his
San Antonio, TX

Kitana Sánchez
31 years old | she/her/hers
Corpus Christi, TX
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