Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues NCAA for Violating Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, Seeks Permanent Injunction

Dec 23, 2024, 02:21 PM

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), alleging that the organization engages in deceptive marketing practices by allowing biological males to compete in events marketed as women's sports. The lawsuit claims that the NCAA's actions violate the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Paxton argues that by marketing these competitions as exclusively for women while permitting male-born athletes who identify as female to participate, the NCAA misleads consumers and jeopardizes the integrity of women's sports. The Attorney General is seeking a permanent injunction against the NCAA to prevent this practice. This legal action reflects ongoing tensions surrounding the inclusion of transgender athletes in competitive sports, particularly in women's categories.