Update on Texas Senate Bill 14-Related Lawsuits

By Amanda Jester, Richard Salgado, Ashley Hoff, Rosalyn Broad, Marina Stefanova and Taylor Hood on March 26, 2024

Posted In Employee Benefits, Health and Welfare Plans

In May 2023, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill No. 14 (SB 14), which prohibits physicians and other licensed medical professionals from providing gender-affirming medical care to minors. The bill faced numerous legal challenges but ultimately went into effect on September 1, 2023. The case challenging the bill remains pending before the Texas Supreme Court.

Amidst the legal challenges, the Texas Office of the Attorney General has used its investigative and enforcement powers under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act to initiate investigations of a hospital and telehealth clinic based outside of Texas in connection with their provision of gender-affirming care to minors.

Amanda Jester
Amanda Jester works with healthcare clients and investors to structure and execute sophisticated transactions, focusing on driving innovation while navigating the complexities of federal and state regulatory issues. She works with organizations across the United States, with a particular emphasis on the Texas market. Amanda’s focus on the southern healthcare market allows her to counsel clients—both local and national—on the nuances of working in this rapidly growing healthcare hub. Amanda is a leader for the Firm’s physician practice management (PPM) team and partner-in-charge of the Healthcare Practice Group in Texas. Read Amanda Jester's full bio.

Richard Salgado
Richard is the Head of the Dallas Litigation Practice Group. He is an experienced trial lawyer who has first-chaired dozens of complex cases in state and federal courts, arbitrations and other proceedings—many of which he joined as trial counsel at the 11th hour. His extensive courtroom experience includes cases involving trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duty, securities fraud, product and environmental liability, insurance coverage, False Claims Act allegations, partnership disputes and other business crisis situations. Read Richard Salgado's full bio.

Ashley Hoff
A former federal prosecutor with nearly 30 years of experience litigating and conducting government investigations, Ashley Hoff is highly regarded by the bench and bar alike. Companies and individuals can turn to Ashley for a significant advantage when facing government enforcement actions, regulatory issues, risk management and mitigation opportunities, internal investigations and high-stakes white-collar criminal defense cases. Read Ashley Hoff's full bio.

Rosalyn Broad
Rosalyn R. Broad works closely with hospitals, health systems and physician-owned practices on buy-side and sell-side transactions, joint ventures, payor agreements, medical director agreements, and data licensing and privacy matters. She also works with clients on regulatory and compliance issues, helping them navigate Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and Health Insurance Profitability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements, as well as Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement policies. Read Rosalyn Broad's full bio.

Marina Stefanova
Marina Stefanova focuses on complex commercial litigation and government investigations. She represents clients in the healthcare, energy, financial services and technology sectors. Marina’s experience includes matters in federal and state courts, including False Claims Act (FCA) litigation, attorney general actions, white-collar criminal defense, securities litigation, contract disputes and cases involving business torts and unfair business practices. She has managed all aspects of litigation, including fact investigation, discovery, motion practice, alternative dispute resolution and trial. She has also handled appeals and has presented oral argument before the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Read Marina Stefanova's full bio.

Taylor Hood
Taylor Hood advises healthcare companies on a variety of litigation, regulatory and healthcare policy matters. Taylor focuses his practice on issues that arise in the managed care sector for both payors and providers, including provider payments, health benefits and insurance practices. He also counsels clients in arbitration and before state medical boards, with experience before the Texas Medical Board. With a particular emphasis on the Texas market, Taylor also supports the Firm’s transactional work by assisting healthcare clients and investors in structuring and executing transactions. Read Taylor Hood's full bio.

Update on Texas Senate Bill 14-Related Lawsuits

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