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The Texas Legislature is Having Big Battles over Gender and Sexuality

Texas Legislature considers record number of anti-trans bills this session, restricting trans people's lives and rights. Executive actions and lawsuits…

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Texas Legislative Session Sees Record Number of Anti-LGBTQ Bills

With 205 anti-LGBTQ bills filed, the 89th Texas Legislative Session marks the most aggressive wave of attacks in state history.

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New Study Looks at Impact of Texas’ College DEI Ban

A new report finds Texas’ DEI ban is driving LGBTQ students and faculty to consider leaving their schools—or even the…

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Texas A&M Can’t Ban “Draggieland” Drag Show, Federal Judge Rules

Federal judge rules Texas A&M cannot ban 'Draggieland' drag show, allowing the event to proceed as planned on Thursday.

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Texas AG Paxton Moves to Void Transgender ID and Birth Certificate Changes

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's legal opinion declares it unlawful for transgender individuals to change the sex designation on their…

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Houston-Area Lawmaker Proposes ‘Gender Identity Fraud’ Bill

Texas Rep. Tom Oliverson has introduced a bill criminalizing gender identity differences, drawing backlash from LGBTQ advocates and legal experts.

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Texas A&M System Bans Drag Shows from its Universities

Texas A&M University System bans drag performances on its campuses, sparking a First Amendment fight between students and university administrators.

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Texas Lawmaker Proposes to Partner Moments After Swearing-In

Texas State Representative Venton Jones (D-Dallas) proposed to his longtime partner, Gregory Scott Jr., right after being sworn into office…

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Gonzalez, Cuellar Only Democrats in Congress to Vote for Bill Restricting Trans Athletes

Breaking from party line, two South Texas Democrats vote to ban federal funds for schools allowing trans athletes in girls…

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Gov. Greg Abbott Appoints Democrat-turned-Republican Rep. Shawn Thierry to Juvenile Justice Board

Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday appointed outgoing state Rep. Shawn Thierry, who recently switched from the Democrat to Republican party,…

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