Following Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit against the NCAA regarding transgender athletes in women's sports, former San Jose State volleyball player Brooke Slusser voiced her support for the legal action. Paxton's lawsuit alleges that the NCAA's policy of allowing transgender women to compete against cisgender women constitutes deceptive marketing, violating the Texas Trade Practices Act. He argues that the NCAA misleads viewers by presenting competitions as "women's" when they include transgender athletes.

Slusser, who was involved in a separate lawsuit against San Jose State and the NCAA over the inclusion of a transgender athlete on her team's roster, praised Paxton's move on social media. She expressed hope that the NCAA would reconsider its policies in light of the mounting legal challenges. Slusser and other plaintiffs had previously sought an injunction to prevent transgender athlete Blaire Fleming from participating in the Mountain West Conference tournament, but their request was denied. San Jose State ultimately reached the tournament finals but lost to Colorado State.

Paxton's lawsuit specifically criticizes the NCAA for allegedly compromising the safety and fairness of women's sports by allowing transgender women to compete. He contends that spectators anticipate seeing biological women compete against each other and that the inclusion of transgender athletes misrepresents the nature of the competition. He seeks a permanent injunction to prevent transgender athletes from participating in women's sports in Texas or involving Texas-based teams. Alternatively, he requests that the NCAA cease labeling events as "women's" if they include transgender athletes.

In response, the NCAA issued a statement affirming its commitment to Title IX and fair competition in all championships. The organization emphasized its ongoing investment in women's sports and its intention to continue promoting opportunities for female athletes. The NCAA declined to comment directly on the pending litigation.

Brooke Slusser, former San Jose State Spartans volleyball player. (Courtesy of San Jose State Athletics)

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. (Dylan Hollingsworth/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

NCAA President Charlie Baker. (Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar/USA Today Network)