Parents across Texas are praising swift action from Governor Greg Abbott after an Irving school administrator was caught on camera appearing to coach circumvention of women’s sports protections. The incident has sparked calls for both criminal and civil investigations into potential systematic violations of state law.
The revelation comes as conservative states nationwide have moved to protect women’s sports through legislation ensuring fair competition. Texas stands among 25 states that have enacted such protections. Indeed, Texas is leading the charge in defending fair athletic competition.
At the center of the controversy is a hidden camera investigation conducted by Accuracy in Media. This is a conservative watchdog organization known for exposing potential violations of education policy.
A school administrator was caught on camera actually suggesting deceiving the system meant to protect fair competition. The bombshell footage captured Reny Lizardo, then-executive director of Campus Operations for Irving ISD, making statements that appeared to encourage violation of state law. When discussing how to get around restrictions on transgender athletes competing in girls’ sports, Lizardo was recorded saying, “It’s not illegal if you don’t get caught.”
BREAKING! ⚠️ Irving School District, TX administrator caught in undercover footage advising a parent on how to circumvent Texas law and allow boys to play in girl's sports.
Reny Lizardo recommends that the parent change the birth certificate of their child from male to female in… pic.twitter.com/6OhENRphoz
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Swift Conservative Response
But they didn’t count on conservative leadership standing ready to defend our values. Governor Abbott wasted no time responding to the revelations.
“This Irving ISD Administrator should be fired on the spot,” Abbott declared on social media. “Both criminal & civil investigations must be taken against both the Administrator & Irving ISD.”
The governor’s office further emphasized the administration’s commitment to protecting women’s sports.
“Biological boys have no business competing against biological girls, and Governor Abbott has made it clear that we must protect the integrity of girls’ sports,” said spokesman Andrew Mahaleris.
Within days of the footage becoming public, Irving ISD announced Lizardo’s resignation. The district attempted to distance itself from the controversy, releasing a statement claiming the video “has been edited and is an incomplete representation of the entire conversation.”
Protecting Fair Competition
Remember when educators used to teach values instead of ways to circumvent them? The incident highlights the importance of Texas’s comprehensive approach to protecting women’s sports. In September of 2023, the state passed legislation that not only bans transgender athletes from competing in collegiate sports teams matching their gender identity, but also prohibits changing the sex on birth certificates for such purposes.
“If you can get that done and you turn us a birth certificate that says this gender… that’s the gender we go with,” Lizardo was recorded saying, followed by suggestions about maintaining “plausible deniability.”
Adam Guillette, president of Accuracy in Media, emphasized the significance of their findings.
“We’ve investigated over 100 school districts across Texas and what we found time and time again is that these administrators are more than happy to break the law and deceive parents,” he said.
Victory for Transparency
The swift resolution of this incident demonstrates the effectiveness of conservative oversight and the importance of maintaining vigilance in protecting traditional values in education. The exposure of potential systematic attempts to circumvent state law has led to immediate accountability.
Conservative advocates point to this case as validation of concerns about attempts to undermine women’s sports protections. The immediate resignation and calls for investigation shows that when exposed to sunlight, such attempts quickly wither.
For parents concerned about fair competition in women’s sports, this incident serves as both a warning and reassurance. It’s a warning about ongoing attempts to circumvent protective legislation. However, it also comes with reassurance that conservative leadership stands ready to act decisively when such attempts are exposed.
The message is clear: Texas remains committed to protecting women’s sports through both strong legislation and swift enforcement. As this incident shows, attempts to undermine these protections will face immediate consequences when brought to light.
Key Takeaways:
- Texas school administrator resigned after suggesting ways to circumvent women’s sports protections on hidden camera.
- Governor Abbott called for immediate criminal and civil investigations into potential systematic violations.
- Conservative watchdog group exposed attempted undermining of state laws protecting fair competition.
- Swift action demonstrates the effectiveness of conservative oversight in protecting traditional values in education.
Sources: CBS News, Fox News, Dallas News
