News Judge blocks Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s order to treat gender-affirming trans care as ‘child abuse’ March 11, 2022 Chuck Lindell, Austin American-Statesman Comments Off on Judge blocks Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s order to treat gender-affirming trans care as ‘child abuse’ Judge Amy Clark Meachum ruled Republican Gov. Greg Abbott exceeded his authority in a Feb. 22 directive to investigate such medical treatment.