Watch our documentary 'Existing as transgender in Texas'

A project more than a year in the making by American-Statesman journalists, the documentary "Existing as transgender in Texas," spotlights the stories of transgender and nonbinary teens and their families in a state that is weighing removing access to gender-affirming care for them.

Theirs are stories of living in fear, but also of discovering hope through one another.

About this series:Telling the stories of transgender people in Texas

As you watch, you'll journey with a family that travels more than 2,000 miles in search of a "refuge" for their daughter and themselves. And an intersex advocate questioning who can and can't access puberty blockers in Texas, a parent and child who explore gender expression through drag, an athlete looking for acceptance in their sport, and a pair of siblings redefining what gender means to them.

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Check out the full 22-minute film above.