On Thursday, a new state law will add another layer of anxiety to Simon Shepherd’s already busy life: he has to worry — even more so than usual — about going to the bathroom. It’s not an entirely new ...

Simon Shepherd, 22, poses for a portrait at Bear Creek Park in Keller on Nov. 12, 2025. Shepherd, a transgender resident from North Texas, testified before the State Affairs Committee hearing ...

This story was originally published by The Texas Tribune on Dec. 1, 2025. The video attached to this story aired on Sept. 22, 2025. (The Texas Tribune) — On Thursday, a new state law will add another ...

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy , and give us feedback . On Thursday, a new state law will add another layer of anxiety to Simon ...