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Queer Dance Freakout at Abbott’s House

by Chronicle Staff February 24, 2017October 30, 2025

Nearly 200 queers and allies danced outside of the Governor’s Mansion in a glittery protest against proposed anti-trans and homophobic legislature, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s “bathroom bill.”
Nearly 200 queers and allies danced outside of the Governor’s Mansion in a glittery protest against proposed anti-trans and homophobic legislature, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s “bathroom bill.”
Nearly 200 queers and allies danced outside of the Governor’s Mansion in a glittery protest against proposed anti-trans and homophobic legislature, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s “bathroom bill.”
Nearly 200 queers and allies danced outside of the Governor’s Mansion in a glittery protest against proposed anti-trans and homophobic legislature, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s “bathroom bill.”
Nearly 200 queers and allies danced outside of the Governor’s Mansion in a glittery protest against proposed anti-trans and homophobic legislature, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s “bathroom bill.”
Nearly 200 queers and allies danced outside of the Governor’s Mansion in a glittery protest against proposed anti-trans and homophobic legislature, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s “bathroom bill.”
Nearly 200 queers and allies danced outside of the Governor’s Mansion in a glittery protest against proposed anti-trans and homophobic legislature, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s “bathroom bill.”
Nearly 200 queers and allies danced outside of the Governor’s Mansion in a glittery protest against proposed anti-trans and homophobic legislature, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s “bathroom bill.”
Nearly 200 queers and allies danced outside of the Governor’s Mansion in a glittery protest against proposed anti-trans and homophobic legislature, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s “bathroom bill.”
Nearly 200 queers and allies danced outside of the Governor’s Mansion in a glittery protest against proposed anti-trans and homophobic legislature, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s “bathroom bill.”
Nearly 200 queers and allies danced outside of the Governor’s Mansion in a glittery protest against proposed anti-trans and homophobic legislature, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s “bathroom bill.”
Nearly 200 queers and allies danced outside of the Governor’s Mansion in a glittery protest against proposed anti-trans and homophobic legislature, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s “bathroom bill.”
Nearly 200 queers and allies danced outside of the Governor’s Mansion in a glittery protest against proposed anti-trans and homophobic legislature, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s “bathroom bill.”
Nearly 200 queers and allies danced outside of the Governor’s Mansion in a glittery protest against proposed anti-trans and homophobic legislature, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s “bathroom bill.”
Nearly 200 queers and allies danced outside of the Governor’s Mansion in a glittery protest against proposed anti-trans and homophobic legislature, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s “bathroom bill.”
Nearly 200 queers and allies danced outside of the Governor’s Mansion in a glittery protest against proposed anti-trans and homophobic legislature, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s “bathroom bill.”
Nearly 200 queers and allies danced outside of the Governor’s Mansion in a glittery protest against proposed anti-trans and homophobic legislature, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s “bathroom bill.”
Nearly 200 queers and allies danced outside of the Governor’s Mansion in a glittery protest against proposed anti-trans and homophobic legislature, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s “bathroom bill.”
Nearly 200 queers and allies danced outside of the Governor’s Mansion in a glittery protest against proposed anti-trans and homophobic legislature, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s “bathroom bill.”
Nearly 200 queers and allies danced outside of the Governor’s Mansion in a glittery protest against proposed anti-trans and homophobic legislature, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s “bathroom bill.”

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