Texas judges can now refuse to perform same-sex marriages
While the Texas Supreme Court's addition to the judicial conduct code does not include reasoning for the change, it follows a years-long debate over whether judges within the state are obligated to perform same-sex ceremonies.
While the Texas Supreme Court's addition to the judicial conduct code does not include reasoning for the change, it follows a years-long debate over whether judges within the state are obligated to perform same-sex ceremonies.
Oak Lawn church paints Pride steps to defy Abbott
The governor is giving 30 days for crosswalks with political messaging to be removed. We’re not yet at that deadline and there are uncertainties regarding what will happen in Dallas.
The governor is giving 30 days for crosswalks with political messaging to be removed. We’re not yet at that deadline and there are uncertainties regarding what will happen in Dallas.
Texas A&M fires professor over LGBT course content, orders audit of all classes
After Texas A&M University leaders were stripped of administrative positions due to LGBT content in at least one course, a professor has been terminated. The board of regents has also called for an audit on all courses across the school system.
After Texas A&M University leaders were stripped of administrative positions due to LGBT content in at least one course, a professor has been terminated. The board of regents has also called for an audit on all courses across the school system.
NRA speaks out as Trump administration mulls possible trans firearms ban
Department of Justice officials are reportedly considering placing gun restrictions on trans people in the wake of Annunciation School shooting.
Department of Justice officials are reportedly considering placing gun restrictions on trans people in the wake of Annunciation School shooting.
Texas House passes 'bathroom bill' aimed at trans people, now with quintupled penalties
The Texas House has passed a bill that would bar transgender people from using bathrooms in government buildings that align with their gender identities.
The Texas House has passed a bill that would bar transgender people from using bathrooms in government buildings that align with their gender identities.
Pentagon strips Harvey Milk's name from Navy ship on Pride weekend
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the U.S. Navy was renaming the USNS Harvey Milk, named for one of the country’s first openly gay elected officials in San Francisco.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the U.S. Navy was renaming the USNS Harvey Milk, named for one of the country’s first openly gay elected officials in San Francisco.
Jonathan Joss shooting: Murder suspect released after posting bond
The man charged with murdering “King of the Hill" and “Parks and Recreation" actor Jonathan Joss is now on house arrest after posting bond.
The man charged with murdering “King of the Hill" and “Parks and Recreation" actor Jonathan Joss is now on house arrest after posting bond.
Federal court halts Trump’s transgender passport restrictions
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from banning the use of “X" gender markers on passports, siding with the ACLU and LGBTQ+ plaintiffs who argued the policy was discriminatory.
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from banning the use of “X" gender markers on passports, siding with the ACLU and LGBTQ+ plaintiffs who argued the policy was discriminatory.
Texas A&M's 'Draggieland' allowed to proceed after judge rules against drag ban
A U.S. district judge has blocked a drag show ban put into place by the Texas A&M University System board of regents, that should allow its annual “Draggieland" event to be held this week.
A U.S. district judge has blocked a drag show ban put into place by the Texas A&M University System board of regents, that should allow its annual “Draggieland" event to be held this week.
Trump order banning transgender people from serving in military blocked by federal judge
Judge Ana Reyes ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s order to exclude transgender troops from military service likely violates their constitutional rights.
Judge Ana Reyes ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s order to exclude transgender troops from military service likely violates their constitutional rights.
Bill would ban gender changes on Texas birth certificates
The Texas Senate is debating a bill that would restrict people from changing the gender on their birth certificates statewide.
The Texas Senate is debating a bill that would restrict people from changing the gender on their birth certificates statewide.
Republican lawmakers push to overturn Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage ruling
GOP lawmakers in several states are calling on the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. Here’s what to know.
GOP lawmakers in several states are calling on the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. Here’s what to know.
Bill filed in Texas House would ban gender-affirming care for all Texans
Rep. Brent Money has filed a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for all Texans.
Rep. Brent Money has filed a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for all Texans.
Transgender service members will be discharged from military, Pentagon says
A new policy at The Pentagon will disqualify service members or recruits from serving if they’ve ever been diagnosed with or treated for gender dysphoria – with few exceptions.
A new policy at The Pentagon will disqualify service members or recruits from serving if they’ve ever been diagnosed with or treated for gender dysphoria – with few exceptions.
Texas sues NCAA, calls for 'sex screening' of athletes
Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the courts to require the NCAA to perform sex screenings on its student-athletes to determine their eligibility.
Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the courts to require the NCAA to perform sex screenings on its student-athletes to determine their eligibility.
Hunter Schafer, trans 'Euphoria' star, says new passport lists her as male
Hunter Schafer, the transgender actress best known for HBO’s "Euphoria," says her new passport now lists her as a male in accordance with Trump's new policy on gender.
Hunter Schafer, the transgender actress best known for HBO’s "Euphoria," says her new passport now lists her as a male in accordance with Trump's new policy on gender.
Watch: Trump clashes with Maine's governor: "See you in court"
Maine Gov. Janet Mills told President Donald Trump she’ll “see you in court” after he singled her out in a room full of governors at the White House.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills told President Donald Trump she’ll “see you in court” after he singled her out in a room full of governors at the White House.
Advocates concerned Texas lawsuit targeting transgender protections could lead to end of Section 504
A lawsuit from 17 states against adding gender dysphoria as a protected disability has advocates of other disabilities worried.
A lawsuit from 17 states against adding gender dysphoria as a protected disability has advocates of other disabilities worried.
US Army bans transgender people from enlisting
The U.S. Army has announced an immediate ban on transgender individuals enlisting and paused gender-affirming care for service members.
The U.S. Army has announced an immediate ban on transgender individuals enlisting and paused gender-affirming care for service members.
Judge blocks Trump's order on gender transition care for minors
The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed for families with transgender or nonbinary children claiming they are impacted by the executive order.
The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed for families with transgender or nonbinary children claiming they are impacted by the executive order.