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Special Session 3 Week 2 Wrap-up: 263 days have passed since the first day of the 87th Legislative Session — more than double expected
This week three anti-transgender sports bans were referred to House committees, moving one step closer to becoming law. Although the three bills, SB 3, HB 10, and HB 25 are nearly identical, they were referred to two separate committees: the Public Education committee and the Constitutional Rights and Remedies committee.
Special Session 3 Week 1 Wrap-up: A relief from the heat, no relief for our kids.
Exactly on cue this year, the season changed. The Texas legislature, however… The assault on children’s privacy, dignity, and humanity continues in the third-called special session. SB 3, the same anti-trans sports ban we’ve fought each session this year, has passed through the Texas Senate. Equality Texas has fought alongside community activists and
Special Session 3 Starts Monday: Now is the time to get involved
The third special session of the Texas legislature will gavel-in this Monday, September 20, 2021. Of the five agenda items, one is the baseless, cruel anti-transgender sports ban. As school administrators debate whether or not it’s safe to even keep schools open, Governor Abbott wants the Texas legislature to debate whether
Special Session 3, Week 0 Update
Before the 3rd Special Session of the Lege gavels in, you can help. Earlier this week we shared that Governor Abbott added anti-transgender youth legislation to a third special session set to start September 20th. As one of only five items to be considered over the 30 days, we will
Special Session 3 Announced: Anti-Trans Sports Bill Remains a Priority
No, this isn’t an error. We aren’t accidentally reposting an old message. Our community is being attacked once again. And the need for your involvement is urgent. This afternoon, Governor Abbott announced a third special legislative session and included anti-trans legislation to try to deny trans youth the chance to
Special Session 2 Week 4 Wrap-up: Sine Die, Round 3
In the Texas legislature, everything can change in a week. This week in particular was full of surprises, twists, and turns that gave LGBTQ+ advocates a serious case of emotional whiplash. Let’s start with where things stand: the legislature ended the session yesterday, killing SB 2, the anti-transgender sports bill.