I'm going to do my own Best of 2024 thread at some point but this is definitely on there. Thanks to @texasobserver.org, American Oversight and the anonymous TDA employee who agreed to speak up.
“This timing could lead one to conclude that this policy is a direct result of trans visibility in the workplace.”
Best of 2024: @kitoconnell.com documents the chilling effect of the Texas Department of Agriculture's transphobic dress code, which an expert says is likely illegal.
texasobserver.org
Transphobic Dress Code Prompted Turmoil in Agriculture Department, Emails Show
The Texas agency’s policy may be ripe for a lawsuit.