The nation’s largest children’s hospital reaches a legal settlement with the state of Texas and the Trump administration involving gender-affirming care for transgender youth. According to multiple reports, the agreement resolves claims brought by Texas and federal officials related to how transgender minors receive such care. As part of the settlement, the hospital is required to make a $10 million payment to the state. The settlement also includes an obligation for the hospital to establish a “detransition clinic,” a component described in coverage as part of how the institution will address concerns raised in the case. The hospital’s agreement comes after the dispute prompted legal and regulatory attention to gender-affirming services for minors. The reported terms reflect the state and federal government’s position on the provision of these services and the hospital’s decision to resolve the matter through a settlement rather than continued litigation. The specific operational details of the clinic and the broader scope of the hospital’s obligations are described in the reports as part of the overall settlement requirements.