Surveying the Litany of Anti-Queer Bills Moving Through the Texas Legislature

The wave includes reboots of drag, book, and bathroom bans

"...Some, like SB 18, are re-ups of legislation that Republicans passed, or tried to pass, before. A..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City Council Recognizes Inclusive Queer Wellness Center

OutWellness clinic honored for their affirming LGBTQ care

"...In the midst of intensifying anti-trans legislation in Texas, Young says, "a lot of folks..."

April 24, 2025 Qmmunity Post by Lucciana Choueiry

Opinion: Let Trans Athletes Play

Texas’ anti-trans HB1123 doesn’t protect sports. It harms kids.

"...the most persistent myths used to promote anti–trans athlete legislation is that transgender females have an inherent advantage over..."

March 28, 2025 Column by Syd Young

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Protesting Anti-Queer Legislation: Texans rallied for LGBTQ rights on Monday at the..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature

Texas Bill Would Require “Biological Sex” on IDs

Critics worry the bill will allow state to form list of trans Texans

"...The bill is part of a broader wave of anti-trans legislation in Texas, including last year’s bans on gender-affirming..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Lucciana Choueiry

Texas Lege Preview: Another Barrage on LGBTQIA+ Texans

“Cruelty tactics” begin again

"...at transgender Texans. “We’re already seeing so much anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation,” Brigitte Bandit, a drag performer, civil rights defender, and..."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...lap. Six months earlier, Texas Republicans had borrowed model legislation he’d written to create Senate Bill 17, a bill..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

ACL Preview: Orville Peck Is Ready for His Close-Up

The queer country renegade lowers the mask

"...AC: At the same time that anti-LGBTQ legislation has skyrocketed, we’ve also been blessed with a slew..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Some Slutty Fun, Laughs for Lunch, and More Weekday Events

Our recommendations for the week ahead

"...who showed up pink-sweatered to speak out against 2023’s anti-trans legislation. But what of the podcaster’s more sultry facets?..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opinion: The Right Wing Is Attacking Queer & Trans Americans to Distract From Their Bigger Agenda

Congressman Greg Casar on taking the fight for LGBTQIA+ Texans to the national level

"...seen Republican lawmakers who voted in favor of anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation later that night at a Billy Porter show singing..."

June 21, 2024 Column by Greg Casar

From Songwriting Greats to New Artists, Kerrville Folk Festival Champions Multigenerational Folk Excellence

Drag performer / singer-songwriter Flamy Grant returns to the main stage after last year’s New Folk Competition win

"...festival coincided with the cold-blooded onslaught of anti-drag and anti-trans legislation in Texas...."

May 24, 2024 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

The People’s Joker

Trans coming-of-age story filtered through superhero homage

"...the ‘social commentary’ part, which never appears in the legislation). Moreover, it’s hard to imagine that any judge would..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Crosstalk: KMFA Announces Middle Sattre’s Sophie Mathieu as 2024 Composer-in-Residence

While Mange plays final show due to anti-trans legislation

"...group, announced their breakup in light of last year’s anti-trans state legislation. “We knew eventually we’d have to stop..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

ACLU Files Human Rights Violations Complaint With United Nations Over Texas’ Anti-LGBTQ Bills

New bans violate Texans’ rights, organizations claim

"...violations of rights that have already occurred, introduce stronger legislation to protect those rights, and increase training programs on..."

Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Drag Ban Defeat Was One Bright Spot in a Harrowing Year for LGBT Texans

SB 12 declared unconstitutional

"...up to fight each piece of the new anti-queer legislation. In the case of SB 12, the group enlisted..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Drag Ban Is Unconstitutional, Judge Rules

Drag is art and art is free speech

"...of Equality Texas connected SB 12 to other anti-LGBTQ legislation passed by Republicans this year, including SB 14, which..."

Sept. 26, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

How Austin Drag Icon Brigitte Bandit Became a Political Powerhouse

It’s Brigitte, bitch

"...the name of the organization that pushes the anti-drag legislation. And then there's the other one, Defend Our Kids,..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Breaking Down the Texas Bills That Will Change the 2024 School Year

Vaping is criminal, books are banned, and school cops are everywhere

"...of Equality Texas calls SB 14 the worst anti-LGBTQ legislation passed this session. Equality Texas has signed onto an..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Lawmakers Promised a "Bread-and-Butter" Session. They Served a Repressive Agenda Instead.

Here are just a few laws taking effect Sept. 1

"...of the most aggressively anti-LGBTQ+ sessions in Texas history. Anti-trans and anti-drag legislation (now challenged in court) passed despite..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

ACLU of Texas Sues to Block State's Impending Drag Ban

Hands off our expression

"...SB 12 was part of a deluge of anti-LGBTQ legislation sponsored by far-right interests in this year’s legislative session...."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Five Texas Families Sue State Over Ban on Health Care for Trans Youth

ACLU says C U in court

"...Network of Texas. "The cruelty is what's driving this legislation."..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

Shane Whalley Won’t Back Down

Daring Dialogues founder on how DEI bans affect queer Texans

"...in hir life. But the recent explosion of this legislation has been a point of concern for hir, as..."

June 26, 2023 Qmmunity Post by Adam Cherian

The Trans Artists Powering Austin’s Alternative Nightlife Scene

After a brutal legislative session, local underground music may “never be the same again”

"...exhausting 88th regular session, which saw a slew of anti-trans legislation reach the Capitol floor. Senate Bill 14 blocks..."

June 23, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Qmmunity: Hot & Spicy Homoscopes

Pride Month predictions for what queer events you'll end up enjoying

"...in Tech presents a panel focused on the current anti-trans and -drag legislation in our nation. Tue., June 27,..."

June 23, 2023 Column by James Scott

Girls Rock Austin’s Ethos: I’m Not Sorry, I Rock

Trans and nonbinary-friendly camp gears up for Saturday show

"...forces like lack of city funding and Texas' anti-LGBTQIA legislation may threaten the operation of GRA, its leadership remains..."

June 9, 2023 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

Republicans Didn’t Pass Priority Bills, but Succeeded in Punishing Trans Texans

At least they couldn't pass proposed "Don't Say Gay" legislation

June 2, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Qmmunity: The Puzzle of Pride

Putting together all the pieces of queer history with Pride Month events

"...formulating the gathering as a response to right-wing anti-gay legislation. Boy, oh boy, does that sound familiar, as our..."

June 2, 2023 Column by James Scott

Opinion: End the Witch Hunt, Let LGBTQIA+ Texans Thrive

The 88th Texas Legislature will be remembered for its baseless attacks on queer Texans

"...Central Texas, ASHwell sees firsthand the harmful impact of legislation targeting queer and trans Texans. At the core of..."

June 2, 2023 Column by Garrett R. Chase

Assessing the Damage the 88th Texas Legislature Has Done So Far ... and Bracing for What's Yet to Come

When the Lege hits home

"...of different ordinances across this state" are "anti-Texas." The legislation blocks any local ordinance "regulating conduct" in broad areas..."

June 2, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Anti-Queer Laws Just Keep Coming at the Texas Legislature

Out of the closet, into the woods

"...This recent onslaught of anti-LGBTQ legislation and the failure of "good bills" pushed by allied..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

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