Transgender Advocacy Group Disavows Unauthorized Mailers in Texas

A transgender advocacy group has denied any involvement in mailers that have reportedly been sent to Texas households. These mailers offer guidance for transgender youth, but the source remains unidentified. Although the mailer references the Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT), the organization has denied any connection, and the identity behind the mailing is unclear.

Content of the Leaflets

The leaflets supposedly provide advice for transgender youth. They include guidance for those with unsupportive parents, information about legal emancipation, and resources on seeking care outside of Texas. The mailer states:

“You don’t need to have everything figured out. You don’t have to know whether you’re definitely trans. You don’t have to decide about hormones or surgery right now. You don’t have to convince your parents. Your job right now is to stay safe, find people who will listen to you, and give yourself time to figure out who you are.”

It continues to reassure recipients that they are not alone and that support is available from groups prepared to be a ‘found family.’

Commentator Sara Gonzales shared a photo of the accompanying envelope, revealing that it was sent from the “Texas Transgender Student Union,” a group not recognized by any known organization. The mailer’s cost, estimated between $3 million and $4.4 million, seems beyond TENT’s capabilities.

TENT’s Response to Mailers

TENT released a statement clarifying their non-involvement: “We have been made aware of physical mailers and brochures currently being distributed with branding similar to our own. TENT did not author, authorize, approve, or distribute these materials. Any and all materials are not affiliated with our organization and are impersonations.”

The organization emphasized that these acts would not deter their dedication to supporting transgender youth and families in Texas. Their website has been updated to include this statement.

Suspicious Text Campaign

The mailers were preceded by a text-messaging campaign promoting TENT’s resources. TENT denied sending these messages and has taken legal action to stop the campaign and identify the person responsible. The texts, sent from various numbers, addressed topics such as school policies and gender-affirming care.

Meanwhile, Texas State Representative Jeff Leach requested an investigation into these communications, focusing on how personal contact information was obtained.

As investigations continue, individuals are looking for answers regarding the origins of these unauthorized communications.