Press Releases
Trans Bathroom Ban House Hearing set for Friday 8am
The Texas House State Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on SB8, the latest version of Texas’ proposed trans bathroom ban, on Friday August 21 at 8am.
Trans Bathroom Ban Senate Hearing Scheduled for Monday
On Monday, August 4, the Senate State Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on Senate Bill 7, the latest version of the anti-trans bathroom bill. This legislation attempts to ostracize trans people from public spaces by micromanaging where Texans pee.
Black Texans: “Separate is not Equal”
Under Jim Crow, Black Texans were told they couldn’t share a restroom, a park, a pool with their white neighbors. Today Black Trans Texans are once again being cast out of public spaces.
Texas Women United Against Trans Bathroom Ban
Women and survivors of violence have been repeatedly used as justification to exclude trans women from public restrooms. Now, women from all walks of life are coming together to say, “not in my name.”
In wake of Skrmetti, Trans Texans are Resilient
Today the US Supreme Court ruled on whether or not a state is allowed to ban gender-affirming care for minors. Three trans young people and their parents sued the state of Tennessee after that state banned gender-affirming care for youth. Today, the Court allowed the Tennessee law to stand.
