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.
May 15, 2025
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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.
August 29, 2015
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.
February 26, 2015
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.
March 16, 2017
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."
October 13, 2021
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.
March 12, 2015
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.
January 17, 2025
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.
August 6, 2014
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.
August 13, 2014
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.
September 18, 2014
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.
June 26, 2015
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.
May 24, 2023
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.
December 4, 2017
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.
March 17, 2015
Anti-LGBT Group Opens Conference With Rainbow Flag Dance
The homophobic hate group MassResistance hosted a curiously gay performance.
November 21, 2017
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.
June 24, 2014
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.
March 27, 2013
Another 'License to Discriminate' Bill Proposed in Texas
Sen. Donna Campbell is trying to legalize discrimination against LGBT people for the second time.
November 11, 2014
GMA's Will Ganss slams his Texas hometown for vote to revoke LGBTQ+ protections
Good Morning America's Will Ganss has a message for his hometown as it considers voiding LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination policies.
October 22, 2025
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.
May 3, 2016
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.
January 17, 2016