The Texas House will tomorrow debate SB 12, which seeks to censor “certain sexually oriented performances” using broad definitions. […]
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
State Senate Attempts to Covertly Add “Don’t Say Gay” Language to House Bill 890, Texas Freedom Network Responds
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
