For Immediate Release: Statement on AG Paxton Opinion about Trans Healthcare February 22, 2022 at 12:08 pm All children deserve to grow up healthy and learn to take care of their bodies in a way that helps them live full, happy lives. For transgender kids, this might include gender-affirming care that has been endorsed by pediatricians and proven to help kids’ mental health and future wellbeing.

For Immediate Release: Equality Texas Releases Statement on Governor Abbott’s Letter to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services  August 6, 2021 at 5:37 pm After hinting at a plan to single-handedly ban gender affirming, lifesaving healthcare for transgender children weeks ago, today Governor Abbott released a letter that perpetuates dangerous misinformation for the sake of political posturing.

For Immediate Release: Texans Deserve Better — United Against Anti-Trans Legislation April 28, 2021 at 4:09 pm Texas women from across the state of Texas — including religious leaders, mothers, grandmothers, women, lawmakers, parents, and kids from across the political spectrum — gathered on the South Steps of the Capitol to urge lawmakers to once again reject efforts to pass unnecessary, harmful and discriminatory legislation.

Lege Week 13 Wrap-up: Healthcare under attack April 9, 2021 at 5:28 pm This coming Monday and Wednesday, the Texas legislature will hear 4 anti-LGBTQ+ bills that restrict healthcare for transgender youth, empower healthcare providers to turn away anyone who “violates” their “moral, ethical or religious beliefs,” and further deepen the stigma for those living with HIV.

Lege Week 7 Wrap-up: Movement in the wrong direction February 27, 2021 at 11:55 am A lot happened in the Texas Legislature this week, and it’s not what most Texans want to see.