On April 11, 2025, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a significant agreement with Dallas Independent School District (ISD) to ensure compliance with state laws prohibiting biological males from participating in girls’ sports.
BREAKING: I just secured an agreement with Dallas ISD to ensure that the District is not violating Texas law by allowing boys to play in girls’ sports.
Biological males have no place in girls’ sports, and any Texas public schools doing otherwise will be held accountable. pic.twitter.com/K2146NlJbP
— Attorney General Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) April 11, 2025
The settlement addresses allegations that Dallas ISD had previously encouraged students to alter birth certificates to circumvent Texas regulations, a practice Paxton described as a violation of both state law and student safety.
The agreement follows Paxton’s investigation launched in February 2025, which uncovered evidence of Dallas ISD exploiting loopholes to allow “transgender” students to compete in girls’ sports, as previously reported by The Dallas Express.
Notably, LGBT Youth Program Coordinator Mahoganie Gaston was recorded admitting to manipulating policies, even expressing willingness to face legal consequences for defying Texas law.
Paxton’s office had sought extensive records and depositions from key district officials, including Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde and members of the Board of Trustees, to address these concerns.
Under the new agreement, Dallas ISD must align its policies with Texas law, which mandates that athletic participation be determined by biological sex as recorded on original birth certificates.
Paxton emphasized the importance of protecting the integrity of girls’ sports, stating, “Biological males have no place in girls’ sports, and any Texas public schools doing otherwise will be held accountable.”
This development reflects broader national debates over “transgender” participation in sports, as states grapple with balancing fairness, safety, and inclusivity. Paxton’s actions underscore Texas’ commitment to enforcing sex-based eligibility criteria in school athletics, setting a precedent for other districts statewide.
