FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Statement from Equality Texas and TENT on Representative Harold Dutton’s Decision to revive SB 29 May 7, 2021 at 3:20 pm This morning, Rep. Harold Dutton said from the dais that he knows SB 29 will hurt kids. It is an incomprehensible betrayal to see a Democrat, who heard desperate testimony from children and parents, take this incredibly harmful action out of sheer vindictiveness toward his Democratic colleagues.

Lege Week 16 Wrap-up: Staying vigilant April 30, 2021 at 3:45 pm It’s been another big week at the legislature. Both chambers again held votes targeting transgender Texans — and there’s still a month left in the legislative session. 

Lege Week 14 Wrap-up: This moment calls for action April 16, 2021 at 6:03 pm The Texas State Legislature is in an all out assault on LGBTQ+ Texans. This week alone, 9 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have moved in the House and the Senate, and that’s not even including another anti-transgender amendment attempt on the House floor.

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.

From Arkansas to Texas, Trans Day of Visibility: A Personal Narrative March 31, 2021 at 12:59 pm Today is Trans Day of Visibility. A heavy day given today's political climate and the mass of anti-trans legislation we are seeing across the country.

Lege Week 11 Wrap-up: Preparing for the unexpected March 29, 2021 at 5:36 pm Friday was the first all-hands-on-deck hearing at the Capitol.

Lege Week 10 Wrap-up: The T in LGBTQ+ needs you more than ever March 19, 2021 at 5:40 pm Bills targeting transgender youth are flying through other state legislatures and we must do everything in our power right now to prepare to defend and protect the lives and humanity of LGBTQ+ people in Texas — especially transgender Texans who are at the center of these vicious and coordinated attacks.

Lege Week 8 Wrap-up: URGENT — Take action to protect trans kids in Texas! March 6, 2021 at 8:50 am Please send an email to your representative now to let them know that our most vulnerable youth should be protected from discrimination, not used a political pawns for a solution in search of a problem.

Lege Week 12 Wrap-up: have you been keeping up with the Lege? March 4, 2021 at 11:23 am We’re waiting to see when Senator Perry will put SB 29 on the Senate Intent Calendar. Ask your Senator to oppose SB 29 now and then record it as video testimony.

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.