LGBTQ advocates concerned with record number of bills in Legislature
As a record number of bills seeking to curb LGBTQ rights are moving through the state Legislature, local advocates expressed their major concerns
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Texas Senate votes to defund libraries where drag queens read to kids
The Senate expanded the bill targeting drag queen story hours to target all public funding for libraries.
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Texas just got closer to criminalizing drag shows statewide
Two measures that passed the committee stage Monday would effectively criminalize drag performances across Texas.
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Confrontation breaks out during Texas drag show bill hearing
A TikTok of Texas activists opposing proposed drag ban bills during public comment is making waves.
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GOP bill to ban drag shows in public blasted by LGBTQ Texans, others
A Texas Senate committee is considering a bill to ban drag performances in public spaces and prevent children from attending shows held at restaurants.
Source: expressnews.com