Politics

Harris County’s “Fab Five” LGBTQ judges face constant scrutiny and higher expectations. Their record of fairness, reform, and leadership shows how representation and excellence go hand in hand.

Joshua Cole was arrested by federal agents after allegedly posting violent threats about the Abilene Pride Parade. The event took place without incident, under heightened security.

Justice Clarence Thomas said precedent isn’t “the gospel,” raising fresh concerns about marriage equality as conservative states and activists push the court to revisit Obergefell v. Hodges.

The Texas Tech University System directed faculty to restrict classroom discussion of transgender and nonbinary identities, sparking backlash from free speech groups, legal experts, and LGBTQ advocates.

Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 8, prohibiting transgender Texans from using restrooms that align with their gender identity in public buildings. Advocates call it discriminatory and harmful.

Sens. Tammy Baldwin and Lisa Murkowski introduced a bill to reinstate LGBTQ crisis support through the 988 suicide hotline, following a rollback under the Trump administration.

Texas quietly ended its lawsuit against Dr. Hector Granados, finding no violations of the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth after a full review.

Charlie Kirk, 31, a conservative activist and vocal opponent of LGBTQ rights, was killed after being shot at Utah Valley University during his American Comeback Tour.

Texas passed an anti-trans bathroom bill banning transgender people from gender-appropriate restrooms, locker rooms, shelters, and prison housing. Advocates warn it fuels danger, not safety.

Linda Morales, known for her role in the landmark Morales v. Texas case, continues to fight for civil rights in Texas through writing, organizing, and activism.