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Texas Lawmakers Pull Resolution Honoring Historic Gay Couple

Republican lawmakers objected to honoring the couple who challenged the state’s ban on marriage equality.

Texas Marriage Plaintiffs: Lift Ban Immediately

The judge who struck down the state's marriage ban in February put his ruling on hold, but much has changed since then, say the plaintiffs and their attorney.

Judge Hears Arguments on Lifting Texas Marriage Ban; No Ruling Yet

The couples challenging the ban want it suspended while they await a trial in the case.

Texas Same-Sex Couples Can't Marry Yet, Judge Rules

Judge Orlando Garcia turned down the plaintiffs' request to lift the stay of his pro-equality decision and let the weddings begin.

Texas Billed $600,000 for Fighting Marriage Equality

A judge ruled the state needs to pay attorney's fees incurred by two same-sex couples who fought for their civil rights. 

Texas, Louisiana Marriage Bans Finally Headed to Court

A federal appeals court will hear cases challenging bans on same-sex marriage in Texas and Louisiana January 9.

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15 Elections in 2018 That Will Impact LGBT Lives

A chance to change (almost) everything happens in 10 months. Here are the races that will affect you.

Texas Marriage Equality Plaintiff Runs for State Senate

Mark Phariss will seek a Dallas-area Senate seat.

Texas Attorney General Vows to Appeal Judge's Same-Sex Marriage Ruling

Despite his friendship with one of the gay plaintiffs, Greg Abbott, the attorney general of Texas, promised to appeal Judge Orlando Garcia's recent overturn of the state's same-sex marriage ban.

Texas Judge Strikes Down Marriage Ban

A federal judge today rules Texas's marriage ban unconstitutional.

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