Whether or not the Catholic Church remains strongly opposed to gay marriage under Pope Francis I, one thing is for sure: There is a clear and widening gap between papal and public opinion on same-sex relationships in the U.S., and Texas is no exception.
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University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
UT/TT Poll: Texans Favor “Fetal Pain” Proposal
Texans haven’t changed their overall views on the availability of abortions. But a majority favors a “fetal pain” proposal that would outlaw abortions after 20 weeks, according to the University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
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Public Education
Bill Targets Domestic Partnerships in School District’s Health Plan
Pflugerville ISD made history last year when the board of trustees approved health benefits for domestic partners of its employees. In response, Rep. Drew Springer, R-Muenster, has filed a bill to cut the district’s health care funding.
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State Government
Gay Rights Bill Filed on Valentine’s Day
On Valentine’s Day, state Rep. Lon Burnam, D-Fort Worth, joined numerous lawmakers who have already filed bills that would extend rights to same-sex couples.
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State Government
Gay Parents Want Birth Certificate Rule Changed
Under Texas law, same-sex parents cannot both appear on an adoptive child’s supplemental birth certificate. A bill authored by Rep. Rafael Anchia would change that, but opponents argue the proposal is an “attack on mothers and fathers.”
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State Government
Video: Carona’s Comments on Gay Rights Reflect Changing Attitudes
While comments by state Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, on his “evolving” attitude toward certain gay rights issues have garnered plenty of negative attention from conservative groups, the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll shows the Republican lawmaker’s views are consistent with changing attitudes among many Texans.
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Video: LGBT Community Keeps Strong Presence at DNC
The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community celebrated the Democratic Party’s platform, which calls for marriage equality. For members of the LGBT community, it’s one of several milestones they have seen in recent years.
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TribLive: James on Birth Control, Sex and Gay Marriage
At this morning’s TribLive conversation, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Craig James alternately agreed and disagreed with his preferred presidential candidate, Rick Santorum, on a series of controversial social issues.
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UT/TT Poll: Economy, Border Issues Are Texans’ Biggest Concerns
At the national level, voters are concerned about pocketbook issues, while at home immigration is the top problem.
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Energy
TribLive: Gallego on the EPA and Same-Sex Marriage
At Thursday’s TribLive conversation, state Rep. Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, weighed in on several issues he’ll face if he wins election to Congress, including Texas vs. the EPA, same-sex marriage and funding for Planned Parenthood.