Equality Texas has already heard from several transgender community members who’ve been rejected by Texas DPS since the policy became effective on Tuesday.
SAN ANTONIO — Thousands of transgender Texans are no longer able to alter their gender identities on driver’s licenses following a policy change by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Sofia Sepulveda, a trans woman living in San Antonio, has been fighting for the equal rights of the LBGTQ+ community in Texas for years. She serves as the field director for the advocacy group, Equality Texas.
“Ever since I could remember, I’ve been who I am,” Sepulveda said. “They’re (other members of transgender community) not going to be able to make the changes that I was able to make and they’re not going to be able to really live without fear,” Sepulveda said.
Equality Texas and the ACLU of Texas were among the groups that obtained access …