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House Bills Could Make HIV Tests a Standard Part of Sexually Transmitted Infection Screenings and Health Checks

House Bill 3377 and House Bill 2235 are authored by freshman state Rep. Venton Jones, a Dallas Democrat who is…

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Protesters Evicted from Texas Capitol as Clash between LGBTQ Residents and GOP Leaders Escalates

The swift developments came on a day when LGBTQ advocates and parents of trans kids spent hours at the Capitol,…

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LGBTQ advocates rally at Texas Capitol as House prepares to debate ban on gender care for trans kids

Hundreds of LGBTQ advocates and parents of transgender kids have packed the Texas Capitol ahead of the House’s expected consequential…

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“A Death Sentence”: Trans Texas Teen Plots His Future as Proposed Ban on Hormone Therapy Progresses

Randell and his family are bracing for the worst-case scenario.

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LGBTQ Texans and Allies Rally at Capitol to Protest Bills Targeting Queer Community

Hundreds of LGBTQ Texans and their supporters gathered Saturday afternoon to express anger and fear.

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Texas Senate committee advances bills restricting certain drag shows

SB 12 would impose a $10,000 fine on business owners who host drag shows in front of children — if…

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Transgender Texans and Doctors Say Republican Lawmakers Misconstrue What Science Says About Puberty Blockers and Hormone Therapy

Several Republican Texas lawmakers are clashing with medical groups over whether puberty blockers and hormone therapies help or hurt transgender…

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Texas Senate Panel Advances Bill That Would Hinder Transgender Kids’ Access to Puberty Blockers and Hormone Therapies

SB 14 likely to go to full Senate.

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The Texas House Has a Record Number of LGBTQ Representatives

Legislature now has nine out LGBTQ members—all Democrats

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Republican Texas Lawmakers Rally Around Bill Restricting Transgender Participation on College Sports Teams

Bill extends current restrictions on K-12 student-athletes.

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