The TX House has passed SB 1257, effectively creating a discriminatory “Trans Tax” by requiring insurance companies to cover unlimited liability for “all possible adverse consequences” related to gender transition-related care. […]
LGBTQIA+ Rights
In the last decade, the fight for LGBTQIA+ equality has made incredible progress. Marriage equality is now the law of the land and workplace discrimination on the basis of sex includes protections for gender identity and sexual orientation. However, the fight for true LGBTQIA+ equality is far from over. Texas still has no statewide law protecting LGBTQIA+ people from discrimination meaning people can be denied a place to live or refused service at a business simply because of who they are or whom they love.
Today, far-right extremists and politicians continue their attacks on LGBTQIA+ Texans, especially transgender children and adults. Their hate is loud. But our love is louder.
We at TFN will fight for the LGBTQIA+ community at every turn, because our vision is a Texas that’s truly for all.
Resources
Texas House Votes to Erase LGBTQIA+ Youth: HB 1106 Redefines “Abuse” to Justify Harm
The TX House has passed HB 1106, which states that refusing to affirm children’s LGBTQIA+ gender identity or sexual orientation is not “abuse” and “neglect.” […]
Texas Lawmakers Pass ‘Binary Sex’ Bill, Threatening Trans, Intersex, and Women’s Rights
The TX House has passed HB 229, which defines “sex” in state law as either male or female, based solely on biological reproductive systems. […]
Back-door Book Ban SB 13 Set for Hearing May 6, 2025
The Texas Legislature is once again prioritizing politics over the well-being of our students. Senate Bill 13 (SB 13), a deeply troubling proposal that restricts access to library materials in public schools, has already passed the Senate and is scheduled for a hearing in the House Public Education Committee on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Despite […]
For Texas Freedom Network Advocacy Day, Youth Activists, Faith Leaders, and Public Education Allies Rally Against Vouchers
For Texas Freedom Network Advocacy Day, youth activists, public education advocates, and faith leaders gathered for a statewide day of action. […]
