Texas LGBTQ Caucus Looking for Change

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

"...The 87th Texas Legislature is coming. That's been a resounding message this..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

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..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Equality Texas Promotes LGBTQ Friendly Legislation

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

"...In a new report released Wednesday, Feb. 27, Equality Texas – a statewide political advocacy organization for queer and..."

Feb. 27, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

The House's LGBTQ Caucus Makes History

The good, the bad, and the religious exemptions

"...law – stemming from Project Blitz, described by Equality Texas and Americans United for Separation of Church and State..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

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

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

"...According to recent analysis commissioned by Texas Competes – a statewide coalition of businesses, chambers of..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Celia Israel Campaign Kicks Off “LGBTQ Austinites for Celia”

Mayoral candidate launches new LGBTQ advisory committee

"...a close, mayoral candidate and founding member of the Texas House LGBTQ Caucus Celia Israel launched her “LGBTQ Austinites..."

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

"...another hour of debate on Tuesday, May 21, the Texas House has passed Senate Bill 1978 by a vote..."

May 17, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Texas Lege Preview: Are School Vouchers a Shoo-In?

House Dems (and rural Republicans) ready to rally for public education

"...Gina Hinojosa, Central Austin's voice on education in the Texas House, has two children in Austin ISD schools. "My..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Doin’ It to Death: House Dems Chub Up Slim Victories

"...Texas House Democrats took their slim victories on Tues­day night..."

May 28, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

LGBTQ Forces Prevail at Capitol – For Now

One religious liberty bill dies; another moves forward

"...The House State Affairs Committee, on Friday, May 17, voted out..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Meet the Texas Lawmaker Working to Ban Conversion Therapy

Rep. Celia Israel on politics, queerness, and transportation

"...In 1992, Celia Israel had one thing holding her..."

April 2, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

Lege Lines: School Finance Bill Passes House With Flying Colors

Stickland only holdout on ambitious “Texas Plan” finance bill

"...House Bill 3, the session's marquee school finance legislation, survived..."

April 12, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Freshmen Survive in Unflipped House as the County Sees a Dem Landslide

The blueberry abides (barely)

"...In spite of record voter turnout, the Texas House did not manage to flip. Not only that..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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

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

"...On the heels of Texas' Super Tuesday primaries in March, the coronavirus pandemic upended..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Joe Straus, Voice of Moderation in Texas Legislature, Won't Seek Re-Election

House speaker doesn't rule out future run for governor

"...Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, long-serving Republican House Speaker Joe Straus surprised observers today when he announced..."

Oct. 25, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

More Anti-LGBTQ BS From Ken Paxton

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

"...this month that in June, Paxton's office asked the Texas Dept. of Public Safety to gather a list of..."

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

Rep. Celia Israel on the 86th Texas Legislature

“Pandering to 3% of the electorate is not in anyone's best interest”

"...the northern Travis County district. She’s served on the House Transportation and Elections committees and as a leader in..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Top 10 Hits of the 86th Texas Legislature

What antics did those state senators and representatives get up to this year?

"...1) "Bluer Than Blue." Twelve new Dems in the Texas House and two in the Senate lowered the fevered..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

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

Lege Lines: Peace in Straus' House

News from the saner chamber

"...special session will pass. Earlier this week, he told Texas Monthly that aside from passing any essential sunset legislation,..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

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

"...upon us and, according to the Human Rights Campaign, Texas still has a long way to go when it..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...It's hard to imagine the 86th Texas Legislature being any crazier than the last three, or..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

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

"...was made on progressive policy change in the 87th Texas Legislature. Four years after Texas Republicans failed to get..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

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

United Against Anti-Trans Legislation Rally

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

April 30, 2021 Photo Gallery

Lege Lines: Eric Johnson Prevails Over Racist Confederate Plaque

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

"...New Money for Schools and Teachers? The Texas House wants to inject about $7 billion of new..."

Jan. 18, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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

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

Has the Lege Truly Moved Past LGBTQIA Bigotry?

Slow progress toward equality and respect may continue

"...Last session, House Committee on State Affairs chair state Rep. Dade Phelan,..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Lilli Hime

Qmmunity: Anti-Trans Bill Starts Moving With Quorum Restored

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

"...Don't call it a comeback. Almost immediately after the Texas Legislature established a quorum last week following the return..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

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