Texas ‘Anti-Grooming’ Republican Resigns After Grooming, Sleeping With 19-Year-Old Staffer
Every accusation is a confession with this crowd.
May 9, 2023
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Will LGBTQ+ People and Allies in Texas Need to Flee the State?
Lesbian Texas State Rep. Jessica Gonzalez on the state's GOP cruelty and what it means for LGBTQ+ Texans.
July 13, 2022
Texas State Lawmaker to Introduce Bill Banning Kids from Drag Shows
Republican state Rep. Brian Slaton's proposed legislation will be the latest anti-LGBTQ+ measure in the state.
June 6, 2022
Why This Gay Candidate's Texas Race Is of National Importance
Eliz Markowitz hopes to move the Texas House toward a Democratic majority and influence how the state draws congressional districts.
January 27, 2020
A Trans Republican Stands Up for a Lesbian Democrat
Demonizing a candidate for supporting LGBTQ+ rights is despicable, regardless of party.
October 31, 2020
Op-ed: Don't Be Sore Winners on Marriage
As Republican leaders recognize the inevitability of marriage equality, let's be gracious in our victory, particularly as the fight for equality ensues in red states.
June 16, 2014
Texas Marriage Equality Plaintiff Runs for State Senate
Mark Phariss will seek a Dallas-area Senate seat.
December 21, 2017
WATCH: Anderson Cooper Schools Texas Rep on 'Reparative Therapy'
The AC360 host shoots down a Texas Republican's arguments in favor of 'ex-gay' therapy.
June 12, 2014
A Lesbian Is the Democratic Nominee for Texas Governor
Lupe Valdez's win in the Democratic primary runoff was one of several significant LGBT victories Tuesday.
May 23, 2018
Texas Politician Wants to Punish Pro-LGBT Schools
Two politicians take aim at gay rights.
February 25, 2013
Texas Sees a Rainbow Wave in Democratic Primary
LGBTQ candidates have won primaries for a congressional seat and nine state House seats.
March 4, 2020
Good News From Texas: Historic Number of Out Candidates Win Primaries
Some other potentially history-making candidates advanced to runoff elections.
March 2, 2022
Texas Revives 'Save Chick-fil-A' Legislation
The Texas House had killed the bill, which would protect individuals and businesses that discriminate, but the Senate has brought it back to life.
May 14, 2019
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.
July 19, 2017
Texas GOP May Censure Congressman Over Support for Marriage Equality
Texas Republicans say U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales has been a "poor representative" of the party.
March 3, 2023
LGBTQ+ candidates in Texas, California, and more advance in Super Tuesday races
There were notable wins in both red and blue states, with Texas moving toward sending a lesbian to Congress and Burlington, Vt., electing a lesbian mayor.
March 7, 2024
Transphobic Texas Democrat finds home for bigotry in state Republican Party
After losing her primary to a queer Black woman, Shawn Thierry decided to switch to the GOP.
September 3, 2024
Texas Politician Blasts Log Cabin Repubs: Gays Promote 'Unnatural' Sex
Sen. Bob Hall went on an antigay tirade during a committee hearing over whether LGBTQ Republicans will be allowed at the state GOP convention.
February 4, 2020
Texas GOP Censures Congressman Over Supporting Marriage Equality
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales was the only Texas Republican to support the Respect for Marriage Act.
March 6, 2023
Texas Republican proposes ban on gender-affirming care for all trans people
The state already bans such care for minors, but Rep. Brent Money's bill targets adults as well.
March 4, 2025