Texas is gerrymandering the only LGBTQ+ member of Congress from the South out of her seat
New congressional districts in Texas will split Democrat Julie Johnson's district into eight parts.
August 21, 2025
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WATCH: Dallas County Commissioner Calls Lesbian Activist A Gentleman
The Dallas County Commissioner's Court approved domestic partnership benefits for county employees, but not before a Commissioner incorrectly referred to a lesbian activist as "he."
October 31, 2012
Showdown Over Marriage Licenses in Texas
Although clerks have indicated they would issue licenses within hours of a Supreme Court ruling in favor of same-sex marriage, the state's top lawman says they should wait.
June 26, 2015
Dallas Judge Defends Refusal to Marry Gay Couples
A Dallas judge who said he would refuse to marry same-sex couples is defending his stance in the face of controversy.
February 10, 2016
Trans Woman Says Jailers Forced Her to Show Genitals, Shower With Men
Men masturbated while looking at her in the showers, says a lawsuit filed by Texas transgender woman Valerie Jackson.
November 7, 2018
Texas Man Pleads Guilty in Murder of Trans Woman Muhlaysia Booker
Kendrell Lavar Lyles will receive a 48-year prison sentence for killing Muhlaysia Booker in 2019.
November 8, 2023
Good News From Texas: Historic Number of Out Candidates Win Primaries
Some other potentially history-making candidates advanced to runoff elections.
March 2, 2022
Dallas Official Touts Refusal to Marry Same-Sex Couples
Justice of the Peace Bill Metzger will not issue licenses to gay or lesbian couples, according to his Facebook page.
February 5, 2016
Dallas Councilwoman Objects to Gay HIV Billboard
A Dallas City Council member has raised concerns that an HIV testing billboard may be promoting tolerance of gay African-American men.
June 18, 2013
Marriage Equality, Texas Style
At least one county clerk quit, and a judge changed the rules for courthouse weddings, to voice their opposition to marriage equality.
July 13, 2015
Dallas Just Did What Houston Wouldn't: Protect Trans Folks
The Dallas city council just voted unanimously to do what Houston voters refused to: bolster nondiscrimination protections for transgender people.
November 10, 2015
No Charges Against Police, Paramedics in Texas Trans Woman's Death
DeeDee Hall, 47, died last year after what her family calls callous treatment by first responders.
May 15, 2023
Some Texas Counties Ready for Marriage Equality
Some county clerks are ready to stay open extra hours if a stay of a pro-equality ruling is lifted; others say they still won't license same-sex marriages.
December 4, 2014
Dallas may become first major U.S. city with openly gay mayor
On June 16 gay city councilman Ed Oakley and former Turner Construction CEO Tom Leppert will face off in Dallas for a runoff mayoral election.Should Oakley win the election, Dallas, the nation's ninth-largest city, according to 2005 population estimates, would become the first major U.S. city with an openly gay mayor.
May 31, 2007
Another Gay Man Attacked in Dallas Crime Spree
A 14th victim was robbed and assaulted Tuesday, and police still have no solid suspects.
December 23, 2015
Gay Couple Arrested in Texas Marriage Protest
Mark Jiminez and Beau Chandler became the first gay couple arrested in Dallas for a marriage equality protest.
July 6, 2012
Ethics Complaint Filed Against Texas AG Over Marriage Licenses
The state's first openly gay legislator filed the complaint with the State Bar of Texas, saying Attorney General Ken Paxton is encouraging county clerks to defy the law by denying marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
July 3, 2015