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TribCast: Major LGBTQ bills are in the Texas House’s hands

In this week’s episode, we discuss the Texas House’s appetite to pass bills related to drag shows, medical care for transgender children and the discussion of sexuality at schools.

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Hundreds joined the Queer March on the Capitol in Austin on April 15, 2023.
Hundreds join the Queer March on the Capitol in Austin on April 15. Credit: Montinique Monroe for The Texas Tribune

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In this week’s episode, we discuss the Texas House’s appetite to pass bills related to drag shows, medical care for transgender children and the discussion of sexuality at schools.

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