Lina Hidalgo’s decision ends — for the moment, at least — a meteoric political career that had fueled the hopes of many Texas Democrats and had drawn sustained and withering Republican attacks.
The interim order came after a decision in June on medical care for transgender youths and as the justices prepare to hear arguments on transgender athletes.
Money was the motivation, according to the authorities, who charged Harry Irvine Burdick Jr. with two counts of felony bigamy. There may be other victims, they said.