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Texas constable tells legislators ‘We’re not interested in being the potty police’ at bathroom bill hearing

The father of a transgender child said that in nine years of working near a court bathroom, he has gotten zero complaints about people using it.

Texas Clerk 'Not Intimidated' by Attempt to Block Marriage Licenses

Travis County clerk Dana DeBeauvoir says she'd defy a proposed law that would penalize officials who issue licenses to same-sex couples.

WATCH: Meet the Same-Sex Couple Just Married in Texas

Although the state's ban on same-sex marriage remains in force, Suzanne Bryant and Sarah Goodfriend obtained a judge's permission to legally marry in Travis County, Texas.

Navy vet opposes Moms for Liberty-backed homeschool advocate for Florida school board seat

Travis Akers, a veteran and social justice advocate, confronts Melody Bolduc’s far-right ties in a battle over educational policies and inclusivity in Duval County schools.

Texas AG Ken Paxton can't get PFLAG's data on trans members and care: court

The anti-LGBTQ+ attorney general's demand threatens PFLAG members' constitutional rights, a Texas judge says.

Texas AG Wants to Unmarry Lesbian Newlyweds

Attorney General Ken Paxton has asked to the state Supreme Court to invalidate the marriage of two women who obtained a judge's permission to wed Thursday in Austin.

DAs Refuse TX Gov. Abbott’s Order to Investigate Parents of Trans Kids

"Governor Abbott and General Paxton are ignoring medical professionals and intentionally misrepresenting the law to the detriment of transgender children and their families," one attorney said.

Texas Marriage Ban Falls Again, But No Weddings Yet

A county probate judge's ruling follows a federal court decision last year.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches More Attacks on Trans Community

Paxton is investigating an Austin hospital to see if it provides gender-affirming care to children and objecting to the dismissal of charges brought against a trans protester.

Good News From Texas: Historic Number of Out Candidates Win Primaries

Some other potentially history-making candidates advanced to runoff elections.

Faith Leaders Rally for Marriage Equality in Texas

Tuesday,150 LGBT-affirming faith leaders lobbied for equal rights at the Texas capitol.

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.

Arrest Made in Antigay Attack on Austin Couple

The couple said they heard someone shout an antigay slur, and then four or five men attacked them.

Texas Social Workers Quit Over Abbott's Anti-Trans Investigative Order

Employees with the Department of Family and Protective Services are choosing to leave rather than investigate trans kids' supportive parents for child abuse.

Some Texas Counties Ready for Marriage Equality

Some county clerks are ready to stay open extra hours if a stay of a pro-equality ruling is lifted; others say they still won't license same-sex marriages.

Far-Right Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones Is 'Playing a Character,' Says Lawyer

The assertion about wingnut and Trump pal Jones comes in a custody battle with his ex-wife.

Texas gov. to gays: no marriage for you

Texas governor Rick Perry has sent out 10,000 e-mails asking Texas voters for their support of a state constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage.