Texas schools found skirting gender law, AIM undercover investigation reveals
January 13, 2025
In 2021, Texas passed a law requiring students to compete only in sports that match their biological gender. To determine whether schools are complying, Accuracy in Media sent an undercover journalist to investigate.
The findings reveal continued efforts to circumvent state regulations.
Texas public school administrators have previously been exposed by AIM for flouting state laws on Critical Race Theory in curricula. Now, AIM has uncovered evidence that the resistance extends beyond CRT to gender-related policies.
Mahoganie Gaston, Dallas ISD’s LGBT Youth Program Coordinator, suggested a “loophole” to bypass the state’s birth certificate requirements for interscholastic sports. Gaston noted that while Texas prohibits updating birth certificates, other states, such as New Jersey and Virginia, allow alterations. She implied that presenting an updated certificate from another state could enable transgender athletes to compete under their identified gender.
When questioned further, Gaston assured the undercover journalist that the school would “absolutely” support a hypothetical transgender athlete, even in scenarios involving potential safety concerns, such as injuring another player due to physical size differences. This response raised concerns about prioritizing ideology over student safety.
Gaston also revealed her willingness to defy laws for what she perceives as the greater good, stating, “I tell people all the time, I will go to jail for saving their child’s life.” She even remarked that “a lot of people” would bail her out if such actions led to legal consequences.
This investigation underscores how political ideology can influence policies affecting students. The findings highlight the need for parents to have greater control over their children’s education.
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