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University President Who Banned Drag May Have Violated Texas Law

In a matter some might call ironic, the conservative administrator’s unilateral action banning drag performance from campus may violate a free expression law signed by the Republican governor.

Texas Lawmakers Pull Resolution Honoring Historic Gay Couple

Republican lawmakers objected to honoring the couple who challenged the state’s ban on marriage equality.

Texas Republican Introduces Bounty Hunting Bill Targeting Drag Queens

Taking a page from the anti-abortion fight in Texas, a Republican lawmaker wants to make everyday citizens bounty hunters looking for drag queens.

Video: Gay Man Savagely Beaten Unconscious by Texas Security Guards

The victim says it’s part of a pattern of homophobic bouncers in the area.

Texas Lawmaker Proposes Tax Break for Straight Couples Only

Republicans want to give money to straight couples with four or more kids — no gays allowed.

Texas GOP Censures Congressman Over Supporting Marriage Equality

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales was the only Texas Republican to support the Respect for Marriage Act.

Texas GOP May Censure Congressman Over Support for Marriage Equality

Texas Republicans say U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales has been a "poor representative" of the party.

Texas Republican Who Wrote Anti-Drag Bill Has Dressed in Drag

It's not the first time in recent days that an anti-drag Republican was revealed to have done drag before.

New LGBTQ+ Conference to Connect Queer Businesses and Entertainment

It's being called the "gay SXSW."

Latinx Trans Woman Killed in Houston in Apparent Murder-Suicide

Maria Jose Rivera Rivera was killed in January, most likely by her intimate partner.

Texas Community Left 'Devastated' After Only LGBTQ+ Bar's Abrupt Close

The Stonewall Warehouse in San Marcos was the only LGBTQ+ safe space in the city.

Texas Lawmaker Introduces Worse Version of 'Don't Say Gay' Law

As if Florida's restriction on access to information about LGBTQ+ topics for public school students wasn't tight enough.

Texas School District That Removed LGBTQ+ Books Faces Federal Probe

The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights is investigating Granbury Independent School District, apparently the first investigation over book bans.

Nobody Wants to Rent to Homophobic, Violence-Promoting Texas Church

The church, which has advocated for violence against LGBTQ+ folks, can't seem to find space even in red Texas.

Biden Admin Doesn't Appeal Texas Anti-Trans Ruling; Ken Paxton's Happy

The administration likely has another strategy in the works to assure that employers don't discriminate against trans workers, legal experts say.

Lawmaker Hires Man Who Wants to Execute Parents Who Take Kids to Drag

Jake Neidert, GOP state Rep. Tony Tinderholt's new legislative director, has had his Twitter account suspended since he tweeted those comments.

Brittney Griner Released From Medical Care, Says She Will Play Again

The WNBA star who was released from Russian captivity on December 8 has left the facility in Texas where she had been undergoing treatment to help reintegrate into American society.

Trans People's Personal Data Sought by Texas Attorney General

Anti-LGBTQ+ AG Ken Paxton had reportedly wanted information on gender changes on driver's licenses.

Armed Protesters Meet Outside Drag Show in Texas

There were no reports of violence or arrests as both sides came armed with guns in San Antonio.

Ted Cruz’s Bi Daughter OK After Rushed to Hospital, Rep Says

A representative for the GOP senator said there weren't any serious injuries.