LGBTQ Caucus' Queer Priorities at the Texas Capitol

House's recently formed caucus announces top causes for 2019

"...The Texas House of Representatives’ recently formed LGBTQ Caucus isn’t losing any momentum. Less than a month..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Texas LGBTQ Caucus Looking for Change

At town hall reps reinforced the need to flip the House in 2020

"..."Qmmunity: Support Trans Youth"). In response, the Texas House LGBTQ Caucus insisted Monday during an Austin town hall that..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The House's LGBTQ Caucus Makes History

The good, the bad, and the religious exemptions

"...to "redefine religious liberty" laws to "justify discrimination" against LGBTQ communities and others. According to EQTX, SB 1978 author..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Equality Texas Promotes LGBTQ Friendly Legislation

Report finds “stark gap” between acceptance and lack of protections

"...– urged lawmakers to take action in favor of LGBTQ non-discrimination policies...."

Feb. 27, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

Celia Israel Campaign Kicks Off “LGBTQ Austinites for Celia”

Mayoral candidate launches new LGBTQ advisory committee

"...mayoral candidate and founding member of the Texas House LGBTQ Caucus Celia Israel launched her “LGBTQ Austinites for Celia”..."

June 29, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

UPDATE: #SaveChickFilA Bill Moves Closer to Adoption in a Blow to LGBTQ Rights

SB 1978 passes House despite heart-wrenching testimony

"...heart-wrenching testimony from the members of the Texas House’s LGBTQ Caucus, the House, on second reading, passed Senate Bill..."

May 17, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

LGBTQ Forces Prevail at Capitol – For Now

One religious liberty bill dies; another moves forward

"...Bill Moves Closer to Adoption in a Blow to LGBTQ Rights."..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

More Anti-LGBTQ BS From Ken Paxton

Why did the attorney general want a list of transgender Texans?

"...Flores, D-Austin, who will be joining the Texas House's LGBTQ Caucus, said the Post report disturbed her. "What, are..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...When we talk about the LGBTQ rights movement, so often the focus falls on the..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Human Rights Campaign Calls Texas a "High Priority" for LGBTQ Equality

A long way to go, but public opinion trends toward legislative action

"...Thursday, Jan. 31, the educational branch of the national LGBTQ civil rights organization released its fifth annual State Equality..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Lege Lines: Eric Johnson Prevails Over Racist Confederate Plaque

No more Confederate nonsense, Empower Texans gets a pass, and the first-ever LGBTQ Caucus

"...lobbyists and paid advocates can't get media credentials. In caucus, the GOP senators reportedly voted unanimously to deny Empow­er..."

Jan. 18, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Chick-fil-A, Saved by the Legislature

Religious exemption bill heads to governor's desk despite testimony from LGBTQ Caucus

"...in its airport due to the chain's connections to anti-LGBTQ organizations. The bill passed the House on third reading..."

May 24, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: The Queer Stories That Made 2019

Looking back, enjoying gelato, and the return of Middle School Dance Party

"...brought back hope. In compiling this year's 10 biggest LGBTQ stories for Austin, I can't overlook the battles we..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

United Against Anti-Trans Legislation Rally

"...Advocates, lawmakers, and LGBTQIA Texans gathered at the Texas State Capitol on Wednesday,..."

April 30, 2021 Photo Gallery

Qmmunity: Between a Rock and a Homophobic Place

Plus, Joterias' and Poo Poo Platter's spooky digital drag to chill you and thrill you

"...Last Friday LGBTQIA and disability rights advocates and lawmakers spoke out against..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity

Signs of hope in the Capitol

"...would be. The 2017 session fought for several dozen anti-LGBTQ bills, and while we made it through without a..."

Jan. 18, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Meet the Texas Lawmaker Working to Ban Conversion Therapy

Rep. Celia Israel on politics, queerness, and transportation

"...or Queer Eye (the original or the reboot) made LGBTQ people visible; before the internet created niches for virtual..."

April 2, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

Point Austin: On the Road to Sine Die

Almost adjourned, the Legislature's toll is still incomplete

"...worst of it has been directed at women and LGBTQ people, overlapping groups that by any accounting constitute a..."

May 24, 2019 News Column by Michael King

New Study Says a Nondiscrimination Law Could Bring Big Business to Texas

Texas Competes report: LGBTQIA protections could generate $738 million in state revenue

"...the economic case for Texas to be welcoming to LGBTQ people" – the Lone Star State stands to gain..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Texas Democratic Convention to Host Panels, U.S. Senate Debate Online

Originally to be held in San Antonio, the TDC kicks off June 1

"...the highlights: Making History: The Story Behind the First-Ever LGBTQIA Caucus..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Has the Lege Truly Moved Past LGBTQIA Bigotry?

Slow progress toward equality and respect may continue

"...sick leave requirement – specifically exempted nondiscrimination ordinances protecting LGBTQIA rights, which queer advocates had fought to enact for..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Lilli Hime

LGBTQIA Advocacy Groups Navigate COVID Restrictions While Keeping Texans Engaged This Lege Session

Equality Texas, TENT go online to boost queer, trans voices at Capitol

"...During previous state legislative sessions, LGBTQIA rights advocates rallied droves of supporters to protest outside..."

March 19, 2021 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

Qmmunity: Looking Back on 2021 Through a Queer Lens

This year's biggest LGBTQIA stories

"...(and sometimes all four swirled together at once). Austin's LGBTQIA community was no exception. Our wins, like the city's..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: Whole Lotta Lege News, Mostly Bad

May 30: Texas House Democrats walk out en masse at the end of the regular session, thwarting (for a while) not only “election integrity” legislation but also a ban on trans student athletes

"...– many of whom belong to the Texas House LGBTQ Caucus – killed the measure during the regular session..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Anti-Trans Bill Starts Moving With Quorum Restored

Plus, queer film fest aGLIFF kicks off hybrid festival and more queer events

"...Dems' return but especially so with the Texas House LGBTQ Caucus, all but one of whom have returned to..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Lege's Assault on LGBTQIA Texans Fails

Wins for trans youth highlight resistance to theocracy

"...Texas' unwelcome distinction as the state with the most anti-LGBTQIA bills filed this year, the rights of queer and..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Top 10 Quotes From Austin Politics in 2019

The smart, dumb, courageous, and cowardly words from the local and state political arena.

"...Sam Smoot of Equality Texas, on the Texas House's LGBTQ Caucus and the message it sends (Feb. 8)..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Column

She’s Serving Celia

State Rep. Celia Israel on being herself on the mayoral trail

"...Like most LGBTQ Austinites, she’s been to Pride before, marched and sweated..."

Aug. 31, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the Texas Lege includes a record number of openly LGBTQ+ lawmakers (nine), House Republicans have introduced more than 90..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature

Rep. Erin Zwiener, HD 45

“We’re going to have to fight hard to protect our [LGBTQ] communities”

"...that growth while protecting natural areas, establishing the House Caucus on Climate, Environment, and the Energy Industry in 2021...."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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