Texas judge temporarily blocks investigations into the families of trans kids, saying they would suffer 'immediate and irreparable injury' if allowed to continue

Governor Greg Abbott ordered the state of Texas to investigate the families of children who received gender-confirming care.

The judge stopped the investigations against the three families who sued the state and the PFLAG members who were being investigated.

Three families and members of PFLAG are being sued by the American Civil Liberties Union.

There was reason to believe that the law would cause immediate and irreparable injury if it was enforced, according to the judge.

The executive director of PFLAG said in a statement that the ruling would allow Texas families to be protected from intrusive investigations.

Bond said that the investigations into loving and affirming families shouldn't be happening at all.

In May, the Texas Supreme Court lifted a previous injunction.

The Department of Family and Protective Services was ordered to investigate parents who allowed their children to receive puberty blockers. The Texas Attorney General stated that gender-affirming medical care for trans youth is child abuse.

Studies show that gender-affirming care is linked to lower rates of suicide and depression.

Insider's request for comment was not responded to by representatives for Abbott and Paxton.