A now-former Hutto Independent School District administrator was caught on camera coaching an undercover journalist on how to circumvent state law and allow a boy to play in girls’ sports.
The journalist from Accuracy In Media posed as a parent and asked how her “transgender” daughter—who is biologically a boy—could participate in the girls’ soccer league.
Keyawna Glaze, the district’s diversity, equity, and inclusion director, coached the journalist on how she could get the birth certificate changed in a different state to align with the child’s self-identifying sex.
“So, there’s workarounds,” Glaze said, laughing. “You didn’t hear it from me.”
AIM President Adam Guillette visited Glaze in person and confronted her about the undercover investigation.
Glaze, after watching the videos, denied that her words constituted circumvention of state law banning biological boys from competing in girls’ sports leagues.
This is despite state law clearly stating that athletes are relegated to competing in sports that align directly with the sex noted on their birth certificates near the time of birth.
Hutto ISD’s Executive Director of Communications James Gazzale told Texas Scorecard that Glaze has resigned from Hutto ISD. He also wrote that the district is adhering to Texas law, and Glaze’s statements did not “reflect the views or policies of Hutto ISD.
Gazzale’s full statement can be found below:
| “In Texas, UIL governs athletics. Only the Athletic Director, the District Executive Committee, and UIL determine eligibility of an athlete. In Texas, we have a very strict process that we follow. Also, individuals do not speak on behalf of the District, and the message conveyed in the video does not reflect the views or policies of Hutto ISD.
We want to reiterate that Hutto ISD respects, follows, and adheres to Texas laws as well as UIL guidelines and policies for our student athletes.” |
On Thursday, Attorney General Ken Paxton sent letters to both Dallas ISD and Irving ISD to ensure the safety and protection of girls’ sports. Recently, administrators at both of those districts have been caught on camera giving advice similar to Glaze.
