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James Talarico (L); Jasmine Crockett (R)​
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The Democratic candidate in the Texas Senate race is going to be an LGBTQ+ ally

Here are Jasmine Crockett's and James Talarico's track records on LGBTQ+ issues.

Michele Brooks of Pennsylvania Jeff Leach of Texas
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Pennsylvania, Texas lawmakers want insurers to cover detransition care

One bill requiring this is awaiting the governor's signature in Texas, while a Pennsylvania legislator is proposing a similar measure.

From left: Texas Reps. Dade Phelan, Ann Johnson, and Venton Jones Jr.
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Texas House moves toward repealing anti-sodomy law

The law has been unenforceable since 2003, but it remains on the books. More votes are needed to repeal it.

Texas Lauren Ashley Simmons running against State Representative Shawn Thierry
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Texas Democrat who supported gender-affirming care ban loses to queer progressive candidate

Rep. Shawn Thierry broke with the Democratic Party to vote for a ban on gender-affirming care for minors. Now she's lost her primary to Black queer woman Lauren Ashley Simmons

(L) James Talarico holding a 'Don't mess with Texas Public Schools' sign, (R) James Talarico
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Watch This Texas Democrat Leave Republicans Speechless When He Uses The Bible Against Them

“I guess what I’m trying to figure out is why is having a rainbow in a classroom is indoctrination and not having the Ten Commandments in a classroom,” Texas state Rep. James Talarico argued in a now viral video.