LGBTQ+ groups and drag performers argued SB12 violates constitutionally-protected rights. The new law is set to go into effect on Friday
A new legal challenge says the law is so broad and vague that it criminalizes constitutionally protected expression
The families argue the new law violates their parental rights by stopping them from providing medical care for their children
Bans like SB14 are opposed by the American Medical Association, the American Psychological Association, & the American Academy of Pediatrics
If SB 14 becomes law, it takes effect on Sept 1 making Texas one of over a 15 states that restrict transition-related care for trans minors
The Texas Senate has passed all of Lt. Gov. Patrick’s priority LGBTQ bills — What the House does next will impact queer Texans’ lives
Frisco ISD’s new bathroom policy & Keller ISD’s ban on books referencing gender violate federal rules prohibiting sex-based discrimination
The law is so broad and vague that it would affect transgender people and businesses that don’t normally host drag events
The directive could have led to transgender youth being placed in foster care and their parents criminally charged with child abuse
The injunction bars DFPS from investigating these families based solely on allegations that they are providing gender affirming care
