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A man in a crowded, urban protest march turns away from the marchers to face the camera, smiling as he holds up a handwritten sign reading "Trans Rights are Human Rights."

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.

by Kit O'Connell

Keep Reading

The Awful 88th

by Texas Observer Staff

Documents Reveal ‘How to Defund Trans Pediatrics’ in Texas

by Kit O'Connell and Steven Monacelli

Bigotry Is Bigger in Texas

by Louis Bedford

Aug 02, 2017

‘Bathroom Bill’ Opposition Mounts after Trans Activist is Brutally Attacked

Opponents, including activist Stephanie Martinez and Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo, say the ‘bathroom bill’ would further fuel anti-trans violence.

by Michael Barajas

Jul 21, 2017

Trans Texans, Advocates Swarm Texas Capitol to Oppose ‘Bathroom Bills’ (Again)

On Friday, more than 250 people signed up to testify, and the overwhelming majority spoke in opposition.

by Michael Barajas

May 26, 2017

Special Session Edition: Dan Patrick Locks the Legislature in a Bathroom Stall

Dan Patrick is forcing a special session to get his bathroom bill passed.

by Christopher Hooks

May 26, 2017

Photos: They Fought the Lege (and the Lege Won)

by Sam DeGrave

May 23, 2017

Bathroom Wars Prove Dan Patrick’s Dominance over Texas Legislature

More than ever, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is pulling the strings at the Capitol.

by Christopher Hooks

May 21, 2017

In Passing ‘Bathroom Bill,’ Joe Straus’ House ‘Rolled’ By Dan Patrick

“We are being rolled by the Senate, and trans children are part of that bargain,” said Representative Celia Israel.

by Sam DeGrave

Apr 20, 2017

Overnight Hearing on House ‘Bathroom Bill’ Draws 95 Percent Opposition

Beginning at 11:40 p.m., lawmakers heard more than five hours of heartfelt testimony on HB 2899.

by Lyanne A. Guarecuco and Sam DeGrave

Apr 19, 2017

‘Bathroom Bill’ Critics: There is No Middle Ground for Human Rights

Beginning late Wednesday night, a House committee heard hours of testimony opposing HB 2899, the House’s version of the “bathroom bill.

by Lyanne A. Guarecuco

Apr 06, 2017

‘An Incredibly Conservative Budget’: A Guide to the Texas House Proposal

Though they’re having trouble finding money for child welfare, Medicaid and schools, lawmakers found $653 million to fund a state border security plan.

by Laura Marie Thompson, Lyanne A. Guarecuco, Sam DeGrave, and Sophie Novack

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