The fight to create a more just and equitable world for LGBTQIA+ people is about saving lives. Bernard Mayes, an LGBTQIA+ Anglican priest who created the first suicide hotline, knew this too. […]
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
As Bill Censoring Public Drag Performances is Signed by Governor, Texas Freedom Network Condemns State Lawmakers’ Anti-LGBTQIA+ Agenda
Governor Abbott yesterday signed SB 12 into law. While the word “drag” does not appear in the final bill’s language, it does note that “prosthetics that exaggerate male or female sexual characteristics,” would be prohibited from performances in the presence of minors or “in a manner that could reasonably be expected to be viewed by a child.” […]
Governor Abbott Signs Bill Restricting Participation of Trans Athletes in Collegiate Sports in Yet Another Attack on LGBTQIA+ Texans
Governor Abbott today signed SB 15. The bill will ban transgender collegiate athletes from competing on teams that align with their gender identity. […]
Texas Freedom Network Denounces Governor Abbott, State Legislature as Bill Attempting to Ban Books is Signed
Gov. Abbott has signed HB 900 into law. Publishers must give any book with references to gender identity, sexual orientation, or intimate relationships a rating of either “sexually relevant” or “sexually explicit.” […]
Governor Abbott Launches Another Catastrophic Attack on LGBTQIA+ Texans in Signing Ban on Healthcare for Transgender Youth
Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 14 into law. The legislation will ban healthcare for transgender youth in Texas, including puberty blockers and hormone therapy. […]
