Dozens of companies, including Apple, Google, Meta, IBM, IKEA, Microsoft and Ben & Jerry’s, have signed a letter that also appeared as an advertisement in The Dallas Morning News to criticize and call for an end to the “anti-LGBTQ+ efforts” of Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Late last month and earlier this month, Abbott told the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to begin investigating parents of transgender children who receive some sex-change procedures for child abuse, which has led to widespread criticism as several investigations have been opened by the department.
This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.
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Dozens of companies, including Apple, Google, Meta, IBM, IKEA, Microsoft and Ben & Jerry’s, have signed a letter that also appeared as an advertisement in The Dallas Morning News to criticize and call for an end to the “anti-LGBTQ+ efforts” of Texas Governor Greg Abbott.Late last month and earlier this month, Abbott told the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to begin investigating parents of transgender children who receive some sex-change procedures for child abuse, which has led to widespread criticism as several investigations have been opened by the department.This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available. Dozens of companies signed a letter to Texas Governor Greg Abbott and other officials for the state’s recent actions regarding transgender children and their parents. Above, trans pride flags flutter in the wind at a gathering to celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31, 2017, at the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building in Los Angeles. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images