Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has taken legal action against theNCAA, accusing the collegiate sports organization of deceptive marketing practices related to its inclusion of transgender athletes in women's sports. Filed on Sunday, the lawsuit alleges that the NCAA violated the Texas Trade Practices Act by misleading consumers about the nature of women's sports competitions.Paxton claims the NCAA is engaging in "false, deceptive, and misleading practices" by promoting events as women's competitions while allowing transgender athletes to compete. "When people watch a women's volleyball game, for example, they expect to see women playing against other women-not biological males pretending to be something they are not," Paxton said in a statement.Criticism of 'trans' swimmer Lia Thomas: 'They didn't tell us she still had male genitals'Related:The lawsuit seeks a court order to bar the NCAA from allowing transgender athletes in women's sports involving Texas teams or events held in the state. Alternatively, Paxton wants the NCAA to stop marketing events as women's competitions if transgender athletes are involved. The attorney general's office argues that these practices jeopardize the safety and fairness of women's sports.NCAA respondsThe NCAA responded to the lawsuit with a statement emphasizing its commitment to women's sports and Title IX protections. "While the NCAA does not comment on pending litigation, the Association and its members will continue to promote Title IX, make unprecedented investments in women's sports, and ensure fair competition in all NCAA championships," the statement read.This lawsuit is the latest chapter in the ongoing national debate over transgender inclusion in sports. NCAA President Charlie Baker recently addressed the issue during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show and a separate grilling on Capitol Hill. Baker downplayed the controversy, noting that only a small fraction of the 510,000 college athletes in the NCAA are transgender. "There are less than 10 transgender athletes, so it's a small community to begin with," Baker said.Paxton's lawsuit has drawn praise from conservative groups who view the NCAA's policies as harmful to women's sports. Critics, however, argue that the lawsuit weaponizes anti-trans rhetoric and undermines the rights of transgender athletes.As the legal battle unfolds, the lawsuit raises significant questions about the balance between inclusion and fairness in college athletics. The outcome could have sweeping implications for NCAA policies and the future of transgender participation in sports.

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues NCAA over transgender inclusion in women's sports

The lawsuit seeks a court order to bar the NCAA from allowing transgender athletes in women’s sports involving Texas teams or events held in the state. Alternatively, Paxton wants the NCAA to stop marketing events as women’s competitions if transgender athletes are involved. The attorney general’s office argues that these practices jeopardize the safety and […]

The lawsuit seeks a court order to bar the NCAA from allowing transgender athletes in women’s sports involving Texas teams or events held in the state. Alternatively, Paxton wants the NCAA to stop marketing events as women’s competitions if transgender athletes are involved. The attorney general’s office argues that these practices jeopardize the safety and fairness of women’s sports.Related:

This lawsuit is the latest chapter in the ongoing national debate over transgender inclusion in sports. NCAA President Charlie Baker recently addressed the issue during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show and a separate grilling on Capitol Hill. Baker downplayed the controversy, noting that only a small fraction of the 510,000 college athletes in the NCAA are transgender. “There are less than 10 transgender athletes, so it’s a small community to begin with,” Baker said.

Paxton’s lawsuit has drawn praise from conservative groups who view the NCAA’s policies as harmful to women’s sports. Critics, however, argue that the lawsuit weaponizes anti-trans rhetoric and undermines the rights of transgender athletes.Paxton claims the NCAA is engaging in “false, deceptive, and misleading practices” by promoting events as women’s competitions while allowing transgender athletes to compete. “When people watch a women’s volleyball game, for example, they expect to see women playing against other women-not biological males pretending to be something they are not,” Paxton said in a statement.

NCAA responds

As the legal battle unfolds, the lawsuit raises significant questions about the balance between inclusion and fairness in college athletics. The outcome could have sweeping implications for NCAA policies and the future of transgender participation in sports.Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has taken legal action against theNCAA, accusing the collegiate sports organization of deceptive marketing practices related to its inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports. Filed on Sunday, the lawsuit alleges that the NCAA violated the Texas Trade Practices Act by misleading consumers about the nature of women’s sports competitions.Criticism of ‘trans’ swimmer Lia Thomas: ‘They didn’t tell us she still had male genitals’The NCAA responded to the lawsuit with a statement emphasizing its commitment to women’s sports and Title IX protections. “While the NCAA does not comment on pending litigation, the Association and its members will continue to promote Title IX, make unprecedented investments in women’s sports, and ensure fair competition in all NCAA championships,” the statement read.