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Texas Is Latest and Largest State to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill to this effect into law Friday.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tells U.N. to 'go pound sand' after LGBTQ+ rights criticism

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is demonstrating his disregard for international law, despite no action being taken against Texas so far.

Texas Deems Gender-Affirming Surgery for Trans Youth 'Child Abuse'

Advocates for trans youth say the state is engaging in fearmongering that will only hurt trans youth.

Watch Beto O'Rourke Praise Parents of Trans Kids on 'Late Night'

"These parents are the most loving parents you'll find anywhere," O'Rourke told Seth Meyers after spending Mother's Day with the family of a trans youth.

Texas book ban law is likely unconstitutional, appeals court rules

The Texas READER Act's restrictions on book vendors' sales to schools can't be enforced while a lawsuit continues, the Fifth Circuit ruled.

University President Who Banned Drag May Have Violated Texas Law

In a matter some might call ironic, the conservative administrator’s unilateral action banning drag performance from campus may violate a free expression law signed by the Republican governor.

This Gay Man Wants to End Texas' War Against LGBT People

Former Republican Mike Hendrix thinks he can change Texas before it succumbs to complete right-wing hysteria.

Texas Officials Raging Mad Over Trans Student Accommodations

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory can count Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as one of his supporters. 

Seattle Hospital Sues Texas AG Over Demand for Trans Care Info

The famously anti-LGBTQ+ Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton had demanded to know if Seattle Children's Hospital had provided gender-affirming care to any Texans.

Texas Anti-Drag Law Blocked Again by Judge

The law can't go into effect for at least another two weeks as deliberations on a lawsuit continue.

Texas Democrat Beto O’Rourke Poses in Shirt Supporting Trans Kids

The former presidential candidate is running for governor against GOP Gov. Greg Abbott, who recently ordered the investigation of some parents of trans children who had access to gender-affirming care.

Texas Marriage Equality Plaintiff Runs for State Senate

Mark Phariss will seek a Dallas-area Senate seat.

Texas Social Workers Can Now Refuse Services to LGBTQ+ Clients

The rule change, which also discriminates against clients with disabilities, sparked outrage.

Texas Supreme Court lets gender-affirming care ban remain in effect

The court reversed a lower court's decision blocking the ban while a lawsuit against it is heard.

Florida Removes LGBTQ-Inclusive Antibullying Info From State Website

Nadine Smith of Equality Florida says it's just the latest in a series of anti-LGBTQ+ actions by Gov. Ron DeSantis's administration.

Trans People's Personal Data Sought by Texas Attorney General

Anti-LGBTQ+ AG Ken Paxton had reportedly wanted information on gender changes on driver's licenses.

Texas Senate Gives Initial OK to Restrictive Anti-Trans 'Bathroom Bill'

The bill needs one more approval by the Senate before it goes to the House.

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Judge Blocks Texas Drag Ban From Taking Effect Friday

The judge wrote that he believed that the law was likely to be ruled unconstitutional.

10 States That Passed the Worst Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in 2023

2023 was a record year for anti-LGBTQ+ legislation at the state level. Here's a look at the worst of many heinous bills.