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Campus Pride Dumps Florida and Texas Universities from Best of Best List

Campus Pride ranks the most LGBTQ-friendly colleges and universities.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Says 'Bathroom Bill' Not on His Agenda

The Republican, being challenged by out Dem Lupe Valdez as he seeks reelection, had previously backed such an anti-trans measure.

Court Rules Against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's Anti-Trans Investigations

Trans-supportive parents have been targeted by Texas child protective services for allowing their children to access gender-affirming care since Abbott issued an order in February.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott: 'We want to end' trans and gender nonconforming teachers

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced in a keynote speech to the Young Conservatives of Texas an intention to "end" trans and GNC teachers being able to teach.

Texas Moms' Group Seeks to Take Down Anti-LGBTQ+ Gov. Greg Abbott

Mothers Against Greg Abbott, in an ad that has gone viral, denounces the governor's anti-LGBTQ+, antichoice, and pro-gun policies.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Just Signed an Anti-Trans Sports Bill Into Law

Texas joins seven other states in passing trans-exclusionary sports legislation this year.

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 Officials Raging Mad Over Trans Student Accommodations

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

Texas Anti-Trans Sports Law Goes Into Effect

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a far-right, anti-LGBTQ+ Republican, signed the bill into law in October.

Biden Condemns Texas Governor's Anti-Trans Child Abuse Directive

The president called Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's order to investigate trans-supportive parents "government overreach at its worst."

Billy Porter Takes Down Anti-Trans Pols for Bad Policies and Bad Hair

Porter and influencer Lynae Vanee have some political and grooming advice for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.

'Fox & Friends' Celebrates Antigay Legislation With Chick-fil-A Feast

The cohosts lauded anti-LGBTQ Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for signing a law that prohibits punishing entities for donations to religious organizations (even those that are antigay).

Texas Gov. Celebrates Signing Antigay Legislation With Chick-fil-A

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed the anti-LGBTQ bill during Pride Month. Last week, he celebrated again by supporting the notoriously homophobic chain. 

Texas Family Services in Turmoil Over Gender-Affirming Care Probes

Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott issued a directive ordering child protective services to investigate parents who allow their trans children access to gender-affirming care, calling such care "child abuse."

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.

Texas Governor Has Signed the 'Save Chick-fil-A Bill' Into Law

The legislation prevents state and local governments from "punishing" businesses because of their donations to faith-based groups, including anti-LGBTQ ones.

Texas Expands Anti-Trans Sports Ban to Include College Athletes

The state had already barred trans athletes from competing under their gender identity in K-12 public schools.

Texas Agency Aimed for Secrecy on Probes of Trans-Supportive Parents

Among other things, supervisors with the Department of Family and Protective Services ordered workers to avoid written communications about the matter.

Texas Republican Platform: Being Gay Is 'Abnormal Lifestyle Choice'

The platform, adopted over the weekend, also opposes "all efforts to validate transgender identity." 

Texas Governor: Let States Override Supreme Court, Federal Laws

Gov. Greg Abbott's plan for amending the U.S. Constitution to give states this power would be a way of getting around the marriage equality ruling.

Texas AG Appeals Judge's Ruling Halting Anti-Trans Investigation

The appeal puts on hold a judge's hearing on whether to broaden the temporary stop statewide.