Trans protections on fast track at DART

[Shana A]

Trans protections on fast track at DART
May 11th, 2010

http://www.dallasvoice.com/instant-tea/2010/05/11/trans-protections-on-fast-track-at-dart/#more-15708

Less than three months after Dallas Area Rapid Transit was publicly accused of discriminating against a transgender bus driver, a committee of the Board of Directors voted Tuesday to add gender identity to the agency's employment nondiscrimination policy.

DART's Economic Opportunity and Diversity Committee unanimously approved the proposal, which now proceeds to the full Board of Directors for a final vote in June.

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Dallas DART was recently accused of discriminating against a post op employee who transitioned on the job, refusing to let her present as female even though she had srs 3 years ago.  When she got a court ordered gender change and presented it to them in February 2010, DART lawyers allegedly met with the judge and got the court order rescinded.  So this news is very welcome.  The Texas legislature also voted unanimously last year to allow transgendered persons to present a court ordered gender change to get a marriage license, so these documents are legitimate and important (especially since Texans still can't get their birth certificates amended).  Any sign of progress is heartening.