It's a controversial new law that's drawing sharp criticism from LGBTQ advocates across Texas.

Gov. Greg Abbott officially signed the so-called "bathroom bill" on Monday. While some are applauding the move, others say it unfairly targets transgender people and others.

On Monday, Abbott signed Senate Bill 8 into law, which requires people in government buildings and schools to use certain facilities based on the sex they were assigned at birth.

Impact on public institutions statewide

The law applies to restrooms, locker rooms, and other changing facilities in public schools, universities, prisons, jails, and other government-owned buildings. It also limits which family violence shelters transgender people can access.

The only exceptions are for children under 10 accompanied by an adult

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