When the Senate Committee on Education met to hear HB 890 today, an addition had been made that was not in previous versions stating that the bill would prohibit “instruction, guidance, activities, or programming regarding sexual orientation or gender identity” for students at every grade level. […]
Recent Press Releases
All In For Equality Coalition Statement on Harassment and Threats Against LGBTQIA+ Texans
Yesterday was International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. However, in Texas, the day is being observed with a barrage of attacks on the safety of trans youth, their families, and doctors. […]
Texas Freedom Network Condemns 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as it Hears Oral Arguments for Mifepristone Restrictions
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today held oral arguments in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA, which would restrict nationwide access to mifepristone, a drug commonly used in abortion procedures. […]
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. […]
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. […]
