Overview
- Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a civil lawsuit naming Children’s Health System of Texas and Dr. Jason Jarin, alleging illegal gender-transition treatments for minors after the state ban took effect.
- The complaint claims minors received puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones in violation of Senate Bill 14, which restricts such interventions for those under 18.
- State filings allege misrepresentation in Medicaid and CHIP billing, including altered patient sex and improper codes to secure reimbursement for gender-affirming care.
- Paxton cites the Texas Health Care Program Fraud Prevention Act and the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, seeking more than $1 million and a court order to halt the treatments.
- Children’s Health said it complies with applicable laws and emphasized patient well-being, while noting it cannot comment further during ongoing litigation.