Supreme Court rejects Texas’ lawsuit against California over its travel ban protesting anti-LGBTQ laws Despite ban, Texas lawmakers remain defiant, continuing to push for more anti-LGBTQ laws. 64SHARES Photo: U.S. Supreme Court. Credit: Todd Franson/Metro Weekly. Earlier this week, the U.S. Supreme rejected a lawsuit brought by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) challenging a California ban on state-funded travel to states with discriminatory laws, including Texas. The Lone Star State found itself added to the list of problematic states in 2017, after lawmakers passed a bill allowing adoption and foster care agencies to cite religious beliefs as justification for turning away same-sex couples, religious minorities, and other prospective parents.