The Alarming Rise of Book Bans in Texas Between July 2021 and December 2023, more than 1,500 books were banned in public schools across Texas, with 141 more banned in the 2023-2024 fall semester alone. This surge in censorship follows the implementation of HB 900, also known as the READER Act, a purposely vague state […]
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
A Conversation with Texas State Senator Molly Cook
TFN was honored to sit down with Texas State Senator Molly Cook (she/her), the first out LGBTQIA+ member of the Texas Senate and currently its youngest serving member. […]
This National Parents’ Day, We Must Remember Parental Responsibility Extends to American Democracy
On National Parents’ Day, we celebrate the role of parents in raising children. Unfortunately, a troubling trend is reshaping American education under the guise of “parental rights.” […]
Pride Month Recap: Celebrating Love, Embracing Unity, and Reflecting on Progress
We made Pride a month to remember. In June and year-round, TFN will continue to advocate until every LGBTQIA+ Texan can safely live as their fullest self. […]
Lauren Ashley Simmons Wins Runoff Election, Bolstering LGBTQIA+ Allyship in Texas House
Lauren Ashley Simmons, a candidate endorsed by Texas Freedom Network, has won the HD 146 runoff election against Rep. Shawn Thierry. […]
