Texas city votes to overturn LGBTQ+ antidiscrimination protections
Arlington, Texas has removed “gender identity and expression” and “sexual orientation” from its antidiscrimination protections.
December 10, 2025
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Texas city could be first in nation to rescind LGBTQ+ antidiscrimination protections
Arlington, Texas, could remove “gender identity and expression” and “sexual orientation” from antidiscrimination protections.
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