Tag Archives: Dan Patrick
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.
A conservative member warned of a 'public fight' if House leadership tries to kill discriminatory legislation....Read More
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.'
Out lesbian lawmaker says SB 651 is another sign 2017 session could be 'most divisive ever.'...Read More
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.
Transgender Texans already face violence and discrimination, and the ‘bathroom bill’ would only increase the threat....Read More
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."
Attorney General Ken Paxton says Christian lawmakers are at "spiritual war, and your prayers are what make the difference in that."...Read More
Collin County Mayor Becomes Texas’ First Transgender Elected Official
Jess Herbst, who became mayor of tiny New Hope last May, came out in an open letter to the town’s residents.
Jess Herbst, elected mayor of tiny New Hope last May, came out in an open letter to the town’s residents. ...Read More
Greg Abbott’s Plan to Drown Government (And Spend More Money!)
Texas Governor Greg Abbott laid out a vision of government that is basically a libertarian state with lots of cops in his State of the State address....Read More
New Data Suggests ‘Bathroom Bill’ Would Burden Nearly All Transgender Texans
Health department stats show few trans Texans have corrected their birth certificates, making them vulnerable to discrimination under Senate Bill 6.
Health department stats show few trans Texans have corrected their birth certificates, making them vulnerable to discrimination under Senate Bill 6....Read More
Abbott Calls ‘School Choice’ a ‘Civil Rights Issue,’ Patrick Urges House to Pass Bill
Research shows that vouchers and other "school choice" efforts don't consistently improve academic achievement and can increase racial segregation.
Research shows that vouchers and other "school choice" efforts don't consistently improve academic achievement and can increase racial segregation....Read More
Texas GOP Still Trying to Chip Away at Gay Marriage Ruling
Proposals in the Legislature and a case taken by the Texas Supreme Court attempt to turn back some of the federal law allowing gay marriage.
Proposals in the Legislature and a case taken by the Texas Supreme Court attempt to turn back some of the federal law allowing gay marriage....Read More