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Two Texas trans women were kidnapped and assaulted. Their accused attacker faces six felonies

Salih Ali Mohammed Alhemoud, 30, was indicted Wednesday on six felony charges related to the kidnapping and assault of two trans women he met through Grindr.

Federal Judge in Texas Rules Title VII Bans Anti-LGBT Discrimination

The ruling doesn't change the law immediately but stands to influence future decisions.

Texas Judge Strikes Down Anti-Drag Law Days After Another Upholds College Drag Ban

Very different conclusions came from two federal judges in the same state.

Julie Johnson Running to Be Texas's First Out Member of Congress

Johnson, currently a Texas state legislator, is so far the front-runner in the 32nd Congressional District.

Student Omitted From Yearbook — Possibly for Tuxedo

A transgender high school student in Texas was told his yearbook photo was rejected because he wore a tuxedo.

Here are the LGBTQ+ candidates to watch on Super Tuesday

LGBTQ+ candidates are running to make history in California, Texas, North Carolina, and elsewhere.

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.

School Suspends Students For Long Hair — Judge Intervenes

Magnolia Independent School District is being sued over a policy requiring short hair for boys but not girls.

Texas Atty General Fighting to Allow Bias Against LGBTQ Parents

Ken Paxton and a Texas Catholic archdiocese want foster and adoption agencies to be able to turn away LGBTQ people and still receive federal funds.

Texas Man Charged With Attacking Trans Woman; FBI Seeks Other Victims

Salih Alhemoud, 28, of Houston, is accused of assaulting a trans woman he met on Grindr, whom he called a "demon," and authorities say he's a suspect in other, similar crimes.

Trans Woman Gets Help in Fight Against Saks

A transgender woman who says the retailer discriminated against her has responded to Saks's motion to dismiss her case and is getting support from two prominent LGBT rights groups.

Mississippi Marriage Ban Struck Down

The ruling is on hold, though, and the state is expected to appeal.

School Agrees to Publish Tuxedo-Clad Student's Photo

After action by LGBT rights groups, transgender student Jeydon Loredo will have his senior portrait, with him wearing a tuxedo, in his school yearbook.

Texas Lawmakers Admit Marriage Equality, Incest Link Is Illogical

The legislators made the argument in a brief urging a federal appeals court to uphold the state's ban on same-sex marriage.

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.

SCOTUS Kills Texas Lawsuit Against California Sparked by Antigay Law

California banned state-funded travel to Texas over an anti-LGBTQ+ Lone Star State law, leading Texas AG Ken Paxton to sue, but the Supreme Court won't take the case.

Texas Men Plead Guilty to Antigay, Racist Hate Crime

Jimmy Garza and Ramiro Serrata, Jr., have pleaded guilty to federal hate crime charges stemming from a brutal attack on a gay black man in 2012.

Texas Woman Arrested Over Threats to Kill Judge in Trump Case, LGBTQ+ Community

She left a voicemail from her cell phone number at the judge’s chambers, authorities say.

Here are key LGBTQ+ races to watch on Election Day

There could be many firsts in this year's election.