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Molly Cook, Texas's first out LGBTQ+ state senator, is ready to make change (exclusive)

The emergency room nurse and grassroots organizer will advocate for both incremental and revolutionary change.

Texas Republicans Push to Outlaw LGBTQ+ Pride Celebrations in Schools

In Texas, Republican lawmakers are engaged in a game of political bigotry one-upmanship.

Activist Protects Transgender Witness From Texas Senate Officials

Sometimes heroes aren’t wearing capes, but they’re wearing pink and rainbow colors.

Blazing Saddles: Texas Lawmakers Advance Antigay Bills

The full Texas legislature is expected to OK a bill today exempting 'religious organizations' from serving same-sex couples, while the House debates a bill designed to circumvent a Supreme Court marriage equality ruling.

Texas Sued Over 'Unconstitutional' Drag Ban by ACLU

The litigation seeks to prevent the Republican ban on drag performance to take effect next month.

Black Gay Candidates Make History With Primary Wins in Texas

Venton Jones and Christian Manuel-Hayes are poised to be the first Black gay men in the legislature, and Black lesbian Jolanda Jones is likely to be reelected.

Progress in Texas as School Boards Move to Protect LGBT Students

With statewide antidiscrimination measures tending to stall in the legislature, many school boards are taking action.

Texas Is Forcing Its Anti-Trans Youth Bill Into Law Step-by-Step

Trans youth and their families turned out in protest, with some as young as 10 speaking out.

Ready for Boycott? Texas Moves Closer on Anti-Trans Law

Senate Bill 3 moved ahead even after predictions of massive losses if the law ultimately passes.

Mess in Texas: A Theocracy That Enshrines White, Male Power

State leaders have arrived at their end game: deny rights and remedies to anyone who doesn't look or love like their tyrannical governor.

Texas Senate OK's Anti-Trans Sports Bill, Sends to Governor

The bill passed in the third special session of the legislature this year, and Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign it into law.

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'Discrimination Sunday': Texas Lawmakers Advance Anti-LGBT Bills

A bill allowing discrimination by adoption agencies is headed to the governor, and an anti-trans "bathroom bill" likely will soon be as well.

Texas to Face Lawsuit Over Its Recently Passed Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

Legislators gave final approval to the ban Wednesday, and Gov. Greg Abbott has promised to sign it into law.

Texas Lawmaker Argues Same-Sex Marriage Is Still Illegal in the State

Rep. James White wrote a letter to the state's attorney general asking for clarification, writing that the U.S. Supreme Court cannot overrule state laws. 

Lesbian Texas Lawmaker Kills 'License to Discriminate' Bill

State Rep. Julie Johnson and the legislature's LGBTQ Caucus managed to keep the bill from coming up before the deadline for action.

Julie Johnson Running to Be Texas's First Out Member of Congress

Johnson, currently a Texas state legislator, is so far the front-runner in the 32nd Congressional District.

Will LGBTQ+ People and Allies in Texas Need to Flee the State?

Lesbian Texas State Rep. Jessica Gonzalez on the state's GOP cruelty and what it means for LGBTQ+ Texans.

Texas Republican proposes ban on gender-affirming care for all trans people

The state already bans such care for minors, but Rep. Brent Money's bill targets adults as well.