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We are halfway through the July Special Session, and preparing for all possibilities to come. As a reminder, last week two anti-transgender sports bans —​​ SB 2 (Perry) and SB 32 (Perry) —​​ passed through the Senate at a record pace. With the House lacking quorum, these dangerous bills remain stagnant for the time being. Meanwhile, in

Equality Texas hosted a panel discussion with advocates in the LGBTQ+ movement, past and present. These amazing advocates provided insight into their own lived experiences as activists and movement leaders. They discussed the landscape that existed when they started their advocacy journey and how that is similar to and different

So far 2021 has been a record breaking year of anti-LGBTQ+ bills and other dangerous “red meat” legislation in Texas. In the past six months alone, the state legislature has attacked our community at least 50 times through anti-LGBTQ+ bills and amendments. After the Governor released his agenda for the

The Transgender Education Network of Texas and Equality Texas proudly partnered together this legislative session to uplift the voices of trans Texans and allies who came together to fight anti-transgender and anti-LGBTQ+ bills. Below, you will find some of the videos released to showcase the humanity of the trans community,

The Texas legislature gaveled back in for a special session Thursday and we’re already moving at full speed. Last Wednesday, Governor Abbott released his agenda for the special session and granted Lt. Governor Dan Patrick’s wish: trans youth will once again be in the crosshairs. The Governor has called for dangerous

This session we faced almost insurmountable odds but our community partners joined together virtually and in-person to create real power that held back an overwhelming attack on our rights. Visible public pressure is a core pillar of legislative strategy, and LGBTQ+ Texans and their families delivered in Texas-sized fashion.