Texas AG Ken Paxton sends message to WNBA amid 'concerns' over treatment of Sophie Cunningham supporters

EXCLUSIVE: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton expressed cautious optimism about the WNBA’s treatment of Sophie Cunningham’s supporters Thursday while reaffirming his commitment to keeping biological males out of women’s sports.

Paxton attended the Indiana Fever’s game against the Dallas Wings at American Airlines Center with his daughter Mattie.

The two wore matching XX-XY shirts as women’s sports advocates rallied outside the arena before the game.

When asked whether Cunningham’s supporters had received fair treatment from the WNBA, Paxton stopped short of condemning the league.

"Look, I think they’re working on it," Paxton told Fox News Digital.

"I have concerns ... but I’m hopeful that things are getting better in that regard." Paxton answered a question on whether he would become involved if supporters face unfair treatment, saying he was "looking" into the issue.

He did not indicate any plans for any formal action.

"Look, we’re looking at it," Paxton said.

"We wanna make sure that they are treated fairly" Paxton’s measured response came after Cunningham supporters raised concerns about their treatment at WNBA games in multiple cities.

The league recently acknowledged that security personnel should not have instructed a mother and daughter to cover their XX-XY shirts at an Atlanta Dream game.

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Paxton showed little willingness to compromise on the underlying issue.

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"We have laws here that protect against men in women’s sports and boys in girls’ sports, and it’s pretty important to, I think, the people of Texas." Texas law requires athletes at public schools and public colleges to compete based on biological sex.