Attacking the LGBTQIA+ Community Yet Again, the Texas House Advances Bill Restricting the Participation of Trans Athletes in Collegiate Sports

The Texas House today voted to advance Senate Bill 15 during its second reading. If the bill passes a third reading and is signed by the Governor, the legislation would ban transgender collegiate athletes from competing on teams that align with their gender identity. […]

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Texas House Advances Bill Banning Lifesaving Transgender Healthcare for Youth, Ignores Medical Evidence and Public Outcry

The Texas House today voted to advance Senate Bill 14 during its second reading. Opponents of SB 14 brought 19 amendments to the House floor, including an amendment requesting the commission conduct a study to evaluate suicide rates among youth affected by the bill. Every amendment was rejected. […]

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Reproductive Justice and the #TXLege: A Chat with Black Mamas ATX

What does reproductive justice look like in a state where our right to abortion has been stolen? We sat down for a conversation about reproductive justice and state legislation working to address the maternal mortality crisis with a local leader in the movement — Black Mamas ATX Executive Director Kelenne Blake. […]

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