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Dan Patrick

And Poof. There Goes Red Texas.

From the most powerful GOP state in the nation to blue, in one fell swoop.

by Justin Miller

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Line, SB 4 Mar 08, 2017

In Ritual Beating-Up of Vulnerable Texans, Senate Advances ‘Bathroom Bill’

Hundreds of Texans again asked for their essential dignity to be respected and maintained because of arcane political maneuvering.

by Christopher Hooks

Mar 07, 2017

First Texas ‘Bathroom Bill’ Hearing Brings Hundreds of Transgender Advocates to Capitol

Hundreds of people chanted “Y’all means all!” and “Ain't gonna let no bathroom bill turn us around.”

by John Wright and Sam DeGrave

Mar 06, 2017

Dan Patrick Compares Bathroom Bill Fight to Alamo at Briefing Hosted by Anti-LGBT Hate Group

At pastors’ briefing, Senator Lois Kolkhorst calls her filing of the bathroom bill a ‘spiritual’ decision.

by John Wright

The Gathering, a megachurch event described as nonpartisan by organizers but which featured Donald Trump advisors. Feb 20, 2017

‘Sermon Safeguard’ Bill is All About Preaching to the Choir

Supporters claim the legislation shielding pastors from subpoenas will protect religious liberty, but it’s more symbolism than solution.

by David R. Brockman

Dan Patrick Feb 20, 2017

Dan Patrick Offers Vouchers as Solution to Special Ed Failures that He Helped Create

by Christopher Hooks

Feb 16, 2017

Anti-LGBT Lawmakers Unveil Slew of ‘Religious Freedom’ Bills Despite Business Concerns

A conservative member warned of a 'public fight' if House leadership tries to kill discriminatory legislation.

by John Wright

Feb 09, 2017

Advocates Say Sweeping Anti-LGBT Religious Freedom Bill Has ‘No Limitations’

Out lesbian lawmaker says SB 651 is another sign 2017 session could be 'most divisive ever.'

by John Wright

About 100 LGBT Texans, supporters and allies marched outside Rockwall City Hall Monday night to protest the mayor's proposal to criminalize some trans people for using public restrooms. Bathroom ordinance Feb 09, 2017

Dan Patrick’s ‘Bathroom Bill’ is State-Sponsored Bullying, and Trans Texans Are Fighting Back

Transgender Texans already face violence and discrimination, and the ‘bathroom bill’ would only increase the threat.

by Nell Gaither

Feb 06, 2017

Dan Patrick Invokes Bathroom Bill at Prayer Rally, Spars With Business Group Over Economic Impact

Attorney General Ken Paxton says Christian lawmakers are at "spiritual war, and your prayers are what make the difference in that."

by John Wright

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