Texas Republican bill would make simply being transgender a felony
If you’re trans and out in the state, you could be jailed for filling out paperwork under this proposal.
MARCH 11, 2025
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If you’re trans and out in the state, you could be jailed for filling out paperwork under this proposal.
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