Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in Texas May Violate Human Rights Treaties
Four nonprofits are urging the United Nations to pressure the federal government to protect queer residents of the Lone Star state.
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Four nonprofits are urging the United Nations to pressure the federal government to protect queer residents of the Lone Star state.
Opponents, including activist Stephanie Martinez and Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo, say the ‘bathroom bill’ would further fuel anti-trans violence.
On Friday, more than 250 people signed up to testify, and the overwhelming majority spoke in opposition.
Dan Patrick is forcing a special session to get his bathroom bill passed.
More than ever, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is pulling the strings at the Capitol.
“We are being rolled by the Senate, and trans children are part of that bargain,” said Representative Celia Israel.
Beginning at 11:40 p.m., lawmakers heard more than five hours of heartfelt testimony on HB 2899.
Beginning late Wednesday night, a House committee heard hours of testimony opposing HB 2899, the House’s version of the “bathroom bill.
Though they’re having trouble finding money for child welfare, Medicaid and schools, lawmakers found $653 million to fund a state border security plan.