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Texas LGBTQ+ business group had to relocate event because of Trump DEI executive order (exclusive)

The Federal Reserve Bank of Houston said it could no longer allow the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce to hold a major event at the site.

These two Texas Democrats were the only ones in their party to vote for the House's anti-trans sports bill

Texas U.S. Rep.s Henry Cuellar and Vicente Gonzalez were the lone Democratic votes for the so-called Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act.

How Grindr, Pornhub, Sniffies are responding to state restriction laws

A total of 19 U.S. states have enacted new laws impacting adult film platforms — some of which are preparing for the possibility of a ban.

LGBTQ+ Congress members cautiously optimistic about Gaza ceasefire deal

Mark Takano, Becca Balint, Julie Johnson, and Sarah McBride have spoken about it.

Jasmine Crockett’s office condemns Nancy Mace ‘threatening physical violence’ during House hearing

Mace, an anti-LGBTQ+ Republican South Carolina congresswoman, invited Crockett, a Texas Democrat, to “take it outside” when the latter pointed to the GOP lawmaker’s constant attacks on transgender people.

Watch a gay Texas lawmaker propose to his partner at the state Capitol building

“In a time when our love and our very existence are challenged, often in the halls of this very building, this moment is a reminder that love conquers all," Texas state Rep. Venton Jones said.

Supreme Court will decide if insurance companies must cover PrEP for HIV prevention, cancer screenings

The case stems from a Texas company that argued covering PrEP violated its religious freedoms, claiming the medication encourages “homosexual behavior.”

Don't be 'weak & gay': Republican announces congressional run with controversial video

Donald Trump supporter Valentina Gomez announced that she was moving to Texas to run for Congress, which was followed up by a controversial new video of her discussing immigrants.

Queer Latina-owned lemonade shop in San Antonio gets a business-saving grant from HRC

The Human Rights Campaign's Queer to Stay grants are aimed at helping LGBTQ-owned businesses stay afloat.

Texas City Council that targeted LGBTQ+ people gets voted out — and replaced with first gay member

Voters in this city rejected three incumbent City Council members just one month after they voted to implement a harsh anti-trans bathroom ban, replacing one with the city's first out gay council member.

Former Texas park ranger charged with luring and sexually assaulting gay men

Joey Lamar Ellis is accused of finding men after hours in the park he worked at, forcing them to strip, robbing, and sexually assaulting them.

Republicans file 32 anti-trans bills on first day in Texas

On the first day of the Texas bill prefiling period, Republicans introduced 32 bills targeting the transgender community.

Julie Johnson just made history as the first LGBTQ+ person ever elected to Congress from the South

“Julie is an experienced and tested leader who will bring an important voice to Washington. Her fearless advocacy has improved the lives of all Texans," said LGBTQ+ Victory Fund President and CEO Annise Parker.

Here are key LGBTQ+ races to watch on Election Day

There could be many firsts in this year's election.

Texas Republican leader openly uses 'gay' and the R-word as insults, faces no consequences

Bo French, Tarrant County Republican Party Chair, has been both condemned and defended by his colleagues.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues second doctor over gender-affirming care

The suit comes two weeks after Paxton, known for his anti-LGBTQ+ views, filed the first case in the nation.

Ted Cruz used a trans wrestler in an attack ad without permission. Now, Mack Beggs is taking legal action

Beggs said that not only did Cruz not get his permission to use his image in the ad, but that it failed to mention that he was forced to compete against women because the state's laws prevented him from competing against men.

Texas anti-marriage equality judge refuses to drop suit against state commission

The Texas state judge is suing after a state commission warned her personal beliefs cast doubt on her ability to act impartially from the bench.

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues doctor for providing transition care to youth; first such suit in nation

May C. Lau, a doctor in Dallas, is being sued for violating Texas's law against gender-affirming care to trans minors.