Texas AG Paxton backs Cunningham in WNBA debate

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he is concerned about how the WNBA is handling the transgender athletes debate and the treatment of Cunningham supporters. He spoke after attending the Indiana Fever vs. Dallas Wings game with his daughter, both wearing XX-XY shirts, and praised Cunningham’s courage while noting that policies allowing men to compete against women complicate women's sports. Paxton said he is “looking at it” and that officials are “working on it,” signaling potential involvement without committing to action. Reports described incidents where Cunningham supporters faced security pressure to cover shirts and noted a Seattle incident involving a minority co-owner, with the league apologizing in some cases. Paxton emphasized cautious optimism, saying he hopes improvements are happening and pointing to Texas laws that restrict transgender participation in women’s sports, implying a broader stance. Across outlets, his remarks remained cautious and non-committal on direct intervention while continuing to address the issue’s underlying questions.