Texas Senate tentatively approves "bathroom bill"
After several hours of debate, the Texas Senate on Tuesday tentatively signed off on the “bathroom bill” on a 21-10 vote. Full Story
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Watch as Texas Senate debates "bathroom bill"
A week after a marathon hearing, the Texas Senate debated the "bathroom bill" on the floor Tuesday afternoon. Full Story
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Here’s what the revised Texas bathroom bill means in plain English
State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, the author of the so-called "bathroom bill," last week unveiled a revised version of Senate Bill 6. We've updated our plain English annotation of the bill to explain how it would impact communities across Texas. Full Story
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Analysis: A week to test local powers in Texas
The Texas Legislature is going to be busy this week with issues that ordinarily belong to other governments, as it considers the wisdom of local ordinances on restrooms, ride-hailing, short-term rentals, sanctuary cities and plastic bags. Full Story
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Lawmakers hear hours of testimony on bathroom bill (video)
Who can use what bathroom dominated the talk at the Texas Capitol this week. Full Story
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The Brief: Senate committee advances bathroom bill
Texas lawmakers on the Senate State Affairs Committee passed the bathroom bill early Wednesday morning after more than 13 hours of public testimony. Full Story
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Committee sends Texas "bathroom bill" to full Senate
After 13-plus hours of emotional testimony, largely in opposition, the Senate State Affairs Committee voted 7-1 early Wednesday morning to advance the so-called Texas “bathroom bill" — a legislative priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Full Story
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![Transgender activists protest on the Capitol Extension Rotunda prior to a press event opposing passage of SB 6 the bathroom bill on March 7, 2017. Several hundred people have signed up to support and oppose the bill, one of Governor Abbott's emergency items in the 85th Legislature.]()
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"Bathroom bill" testimony runs late into Tuesday evening
The legislation, Senate Bill 6, would require transgender individuals to use the multi-stall bathrooms and locker rooms in schools and other government buildings that match their “biological sex," as well as nix some local anti-discrimination laws. Full Story
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Straus on Abbott, bathroom bill: "I never give up on anyone"
Asked if he had given up hope that Gov. Greg Abbott would weigh in on the so-called "bathroom bill," House Speaker Joe Straus responded: “I never give up on anyone.” Full Story
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Hundreds of Texans testify to senate committee on "bathroom bill"
The Senate State Affairs Committee took up the so-called bathroom bill on Tuesday and voted to send it to the full Texas Senate after hearing more than 13 hours of testimony. Full Story
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Texas "bathroom bill" galvanizes advocates for transgender people
Hundreds of advocates for transgender Texans gathered at the state Capitol on Monday to lobby against the so-called "bathroom bill." Full Story
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![Frank Gonzales (center right), Rachel Gonzales (center) and their daughter Libby attend a rally during Texas Trans Lobby Day at the state Capitol on March 6, 2017.]()
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Republicans expected to revise Texas "bathroom bill"
Texas Republicans are expected to offer a new version of the controversial “bathroom bill” on Tuesday with two significant changes, according to a copy of a committee substitute obtained by The Texas Tribune. Full Story
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![State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unveil the text of Senate Bill 6, which would require transgender people to use bathrooms in public schools, government buildings and universities based on “biological sex,” on Jan. 5, 2017.]()
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Sen. Lucio, a Democrat, comes out in support of "bathroom bill"
Democratic Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr., who has previously bucked his party on social issues, announced he will vote for the so-called bathroom bill while appearing at a news conference with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other bathroom bill supporters. Full Story
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Analysis: In bathroom bill, politics disguised as policy
As policy, the proposed regulations for transgender Texan's restroom choices have some gaping holes. The politics, however, are easy to understand. Full Story
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Transgender wrestler Mack Beggs identifies as a male. He just won the Texas state girls' title.
Mack Beggs ended a highly controversial and dramatic weekend by becoming the first transgender participant to win a Class 6A girls’ state championship in Texas high school wrestling. Full Story
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Zerwas on Texas budget, school choice and bathroom bill (video)
Full video of Evan Smith's 2/23 conversation with Texas House Appropriations Chair John Zerwas, R-Richmond. Full Story
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Trump administration rescinds protections for transgender students
The Trump administration on Wednesday rescinded guidelines issued by former President Obama that directed public schools to accommodate transgender students. Full Story
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UT/TT Poll: Support for marijuana growing like a weed in Texas
Texans are more open to legalizing marijuana — and not just for medical use — according to the new University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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Blanco and Landgraf on ICE raids, school choice and the bathroom bill (video)
Full video of Evan Smith's 2/17 conversation with state Reps. César Blanco, D-El Paso, and Brooks LandgrafTe, R-Odessa, on the campus of Odessa College. Full Story
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How the Texas "bathroom bill" compares to North Carolina's revised law
The Texas proposal shares elements of both the original North Carolina law as well as the revised version approved last week by the Tar Heel State’s lawmakers. Full Story
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