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Ted Cruz uses transphobia to distort Colin Allred’s support for Equality Act during Texas U.S. Senate debate

The subject of trans people’s participation in sports came up early in the hour-long Texas U.S. Senate debate.

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.

Hundreds Rally Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills in Arizona, Texas

Multiple pieces of homophobic and transphobic legislation are pending in both states.

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.

Chick-fil-A Abandons Texas Airport Location After Political Firestorm

It appears Texas leaders cared more about getting the anti-LGBTQ+ company into the San Antonio airport than Chick-fil-A itself did.

Texas Ag Dept. Shocked That Antidiscrimination Training Included Gender Identity

An email sent to employees after the training said it was "biased" and offensive to some workers.

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.

Black Trans Women Like Me Are Dying in Texas Due to Political Games

Misinformation about transgender people threatens our lives, but Lone Star State politicians keep lying.

Gay Republican Richard Grenell Urges Texas GOP to Lift Ban on Log Cabin

Texas is set to host the party's 2028 national convention.

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 Republicans Push to Outlaw LGBTQ+ Pride Celebrations in Schools

In Texas, Republican lawmakers are engaged in a game of political bigotry one-upmanship.

Ernest Clark Is Working Nonstop to Kick Ted Cruz Out of the Senate

Clark -- political outreach director for Democratic Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke -- believes Texas is ready for a change.

Annise Parker Is Not Going Away

A very visible lesbian activist of the 1980s became the three-term mayor of America's fourth largest city -- and in Texas. With her sights set on statewide office, is Annise Parker proof Texas politics have grown up?

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.

Parents Blame Conservative Cell Phone Company for School Book Bans

Parents blame a small Texas wireless carrier, Patriot Mobile, linked to a Christian conservative political group, for the hysteria surrounding books in the Keller School District near Southlake.

This Texas Nonprofit Helps Transgender Youth Get the Health Care They Need

The North Texas Transportation Network provides travel grants for families seeking out-of-state gender-affirming medical care.

Texas voters make history electing first LGBTQ+ state senator

The citizens of ruby red Texas have elected the state’s first LGBTQ+ senator: Molly Cook.

Lauren Boebert Apparently Disinvited From Right-Wing Youth Conference Over Theater Scandal

The Texas Youth Summit had announced Boebert as a speaker but now has removed any mention of her.

Activist Protects Transgender Witness From Texas Senate Officials

Sometimes heroes aren’t wearing capes, but they’re wearing pink and rainbow colors.

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.

Texas Republican Introduces Bounty Hunting Bill Targeting Drag Queens

Taking a page from the anti-abortion fight in Texas, a Republican lawmaker wants to make everyday citizens bounty hunters looking for drag queens.