Texas Sues NCAA for False Advertising of ‘Women’s Sports’
The state of Texas has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA for what it calls false advertising in the world of collegiate athletics. The legal action stems from the NCAA’s controversial practice of allowing men identifying as transgender women to compete in women’s sports, leading to what the lawsuit deems a misrepresentation of “women’s sports.”
BREAKING: AG Ken Paxton (TX) is suing @NCAA for "engaging in false, deceptive, and misleading practices by marketing sporting events as "women's" competitions" then allowing men to participate.
This is AWESOME. Hit them where it hurts👏🏼🔥 I hope more states do the same. pic.twitter.com/vIvljN0qmX
— Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) December 22, 2024
The lawsuit, led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, argues that the NCAA has engaged in deceptive practices by promoting women’s sports as events exclusively for women, when in reality, they include men competing under the transgender classification. The state demands that the NCAA either ban transgender women from participating in women’s competitions or stop labeling these events as “women’s sports.”
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the NCAA, alleging that they misrepresent women's sports by including male players.
(Article below) pic.twitter.com/FtltRwODYs— Jake H (@jake22_h) December 23, 2024
The legal filing outlines that the term “woman” has been defined historically as “an adult human female” and that this understanding has remained unchanged. It further asserts that allowing men to compete in women’s events gives them an unfair advantage, potentially depriving women of opportunities, including scholarships and recognition.
🚨NEW: Texas attorney general Ken Paxton announces lawsuit against the NCAA.
By marketing goods and services associated with “women’s sports” while allowing men to compete against women, the suit argues, the NCAA is violating the state’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act. pic.twitter.com/cY2DOGgV8i
— Leor Sapir (@LeorSapir) December 22, 2024
Texas claims that consumers are misled when they purchase tickets or merchandise for women’s sports only to find that men are part of the competition. The lawsuit highlights the growing popularity of women’s sports, including basketball and volleyball, and suggests that the NCAA is profiting from consumer confusion.
BREAKING:
Compelling moment in #USA🇺🇸#sports.
Athletes @icons_women @KimJonesICONS @SmithMarshi @Hogshead3Au and others, lead by @Riley_Gaines_ , present #NCAA officials with petition & letter warning of legal action.
👉🏼The @NCAA is not above the law!#SaveWomensSports #Texas pic.twitter.com/8si61c1oCZ— Linda Blade (@coachblade) January 12, 2023
The complaint also points out that biological differences between men and women create a physical advantage for men, which cannot be negated by hormone suppression. This, the lawsuit argues, raises significant safety concerns for female athletes.