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Testimony Against SB 29
On Friday March 26th, the first hearing about SB 29 — one of Dan Patrick’s “priority bills” for the 87th Legislative Session, which targets transgender youth who want to play sports — was held in the Senate State Affairs Committee. More than 140 Equality Texans submitted written testimony against SB
Lege Week 10 Wrap-up: The T in LGBTQ+ needs you more than ever
It is not a matter of “if” but when we will have a hearing on the anti-trans bills that have defined this session. 2021 is a record year for anti-transgender legislation across the country. Bills targeting transgender youth are flying through other state legislatures and we must do everything in
State of LGBTQ+ Equality in Texas with House LGBTQ+ Caucus
Equality Texas CEO Ricardo Martinez hosted a conversation about the state of LGBTQ+ equality in Texas with the Executive Board Members of the Texas House LGBTQ+ Caucus
Lege Week 9 Wrap-up: 60 days in, 30 anti-LGBTQ+ bills, 80 days to fight
As of this morning, 30 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been filed that directly target our community, and there’s still a full day left of bill filing. To put that in perspective, as of today’s numbers, Texas bills account for almost 30% of all anti-LGBTQ+ bills filed nationally. This is a drastic
Lege Week 8 Wrap-up: URGENT — Take action to protect trans kids in Texas!
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has made banning trans kids from sports one of his legislative priorities. Texas trans kids don’t deserve to be targeted with a mean-spirited bill that only affirms the discriminatory athletic policy that already exists in Texas. Unfortunately, in addition to SB 29 of Patrick’s priority bill
Lege Week 12 Wrap-up: have you been keeping up with the Lege?
We’re waiting to see when Senator Perry will put SB 29 on the Senate Intent Calendar. Ask your Senator to oppose SB 29 now and then record it as video testimony.