Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent an additional notice to the Austin Independent School District demanding documentation of policies and enforcement actions regarding the use of female facilities by biological males, citing ongoing concerns over compliance with the Texas Women\u2019s Privacy Act.<\/p>\n
Monday\u2019s action<\/a> follows a March 2026 notice<\/a> to the district after a citizen complaint alleged that a biological male had been using girls\u2019 restrooms and locker rooms at Austin High School. Austin ISD asserted compliance in its response but did not provide the requested policy documentation, according to the attorney general\u2019s office. A new complaint has now prompted further demands. <\/p>\n In the latest notice<\/a>, Attorney General Paxton\u2019s office detailed a report that on or about April 2, a male student entered and used a girls\u2019 restroom at the AISD Performing Arts Center. The letter seeks updated policies to confirm consistent enforcement of Senate Bill 8 across the district. <\/p>\n \u201cIt is appalling that woke Austin ISD officials won\u2019t do what is required by law to protect girls\u2019 privacy and safety from males invading their spaces,\u201d said<\/a> Paxton in the April 27 press release. \u201cI will continue to hold Austin ISD accountable and ensure that any violations of the Texas Women\u2019s Privacy Act are fully investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent.\u201d <\/p>\n Senate Bill 8, known as the Texas Women\u2019s Privacy Act<\/a>, prohibits political subdivisions, including public schools, from allowing biological males to use women\u2019s restrooms, locker rooms, and similar facilities. The law imposes potential penalties of $5,000 per day for ongoing violations. The March notice served as a statutory prerequisite for possible litigation, giving the district 15 days to address the issues. <\/p>\n This development marks the latest interaction between Paxton\u2019s office and Austin ISD. In September 2025, the district reached a settlement in a separate case involving allegations that it taught critical race theory in violation of state law. Records indicate<\/a> that litigation cost the district more than $22,000, per KXAN.<\/p>\n Austin ISD has faced multiple inquiries from the attorney general in recent months, including one related to student protests<\/a>, as previously reported on by The Dallas Express. Regarding the bathroom matter, the district previously stated that it was aware of the concerns and was working to determine the facts. In response to the March notice, it said<\/a>, \u201cWe have received the Attorney General\u2019s notice and will respond accordingly,\u201d reported AustinCurrent.<\/p>\n