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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 Removes Access to Youth LGBTQ+ Suicide Hotline, Resource Page

The governor's office removed the page from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services website after the governor was criticized for promoting "transgender ideology."

Texas Lawmakers Admit Marriage Equality, Incest Link Is Illogical

The legislators made the argument in a brief urging a federal appeals court to uphold the state's ban on same-sex marriage.

Supreme Court Lets Stand Texas Ruling That Could Undermine Marriage Equality

The high court won't hear an appeal of a ruling that said marriage equality doesn't necessarily mean equal benefits.

Anti-LGBT Group Opens Conference With Rainbow Flag Dance

The homophobic hate group MassResistance hosted a curiously gay performance.

Marriage Equality Threatens Faith and Freedom, Right-Wingers Say

Conservative politicians and pundits, such as Texas governor Rick Perry, are portraying anti-equality forces as victims of intolerance. Meanwhile, a NOM rally in D.C. has light attendance, despite a perhaps 'unexpected' presence.

Trump: Ted Cruz Is a 'Total Hypocrite' on Same-Sex Marriage

Donald Trump attacked his fellow presidential hopeful's track record in an interview with ABC's This Week.

Antigays Ask Texans to Fight LGBT 'Army' -- With Money

The leader of Texas Values, whose wife famously left him for another woman, has his hand out again, this time to spread the news about an antigay law that's already been enacted.

Texas Dems Bake Up a Response to Antigay Lawmakers

It was sweet revenge, or at least sweet payback, to counter an anti-marriage equality event.

Texas: Antigay Activist's Wife Left Him After Dating Another Woman

One of Texas's most prominent antigay activists is divorced from his wife, who is now in a relationship with another woman.

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.

Santorum: Fellow Right-Wingers Will Be Sent to Camps

It's been said that whoever makes the Nazi comparison first loses the argument. The antigay folks seem to be losing.

Texas City Council Wholly Rejects Mayor's 'Bathroom Bill'

Mayor Jim Pruitt couldn't get a single legislator to second an ordinance restricting transgender bathroom use.

Brett Kavanaugh's Chance to Rule on LGBTQ Rights May Come Soon

A rash of anti-LGBTQ lawsuits has coincided with his confirmation, and the Supreme Court has already been asked to consider several other cases.

Texas GOP Celebrates 10 Years of Marriage Ban -- With Cake

Before cutting into a cake celebrating a decade of discrimination, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick urged constituents to become an 'army' to oppose abortion, 'protect marriage,' and defend the constitution.

Athletes Oppose Anti-Trans Texas Bill

About 50 athletes have signed on to Athlete Ally's letter condemning the state's "bathroom bill," including (from left) Gus Kenworthy, Brittney Griner, and Aydian Dowling.

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

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

Texas: Cops, Clergy Come Out in Support of Same-Sex Couples

Texas law enforcement officials, clergy, business owners, and first responders are showing support for marriage equality.

Impeachment of Texas's Anti-LGBTQ+ Attorney General Appears Imminent

Investigators say Ken Paxton may have done favors for a campaign donor and punished employees who objected.

WATCH: Jon Stewart Eats 'Hate Cake' to Mock Texas GOP

In Monday night's episode of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart openly criticizes the antigay laws in Texas -- with a slice of cake.

Another 'License to Discriminate' Bill Proposed in Texas

Sen. Donna Campbell is trying to legalize discrimination against LGBT people for the second time.