Odessa bans transgender people from using restrooms that don’t match sex assigned at birth
LGBTQ+ advocates called the ban one of the most extreme measures enacted by a local government. Full Story
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LGBTQ+ advocates called the ban one of the most extreme measures enacted by a local government. Full Story
The average age of Texans last year was 37, while the Legislature’s average age was 55. Hurdles to voting and the unique challenges young candidates encounter fuel the mismatch. Full Story
Inspired by the work of Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta, the biennial “cumbre” helps South Texans organize for political change. Full Story
Jolt, which advocates for more Latino voting participation, says the attorney general’s probe has spurred threatening comments online. Full Story
The move escalates Texas Republicans’ brewing fight with urban counties over initiatives to proactively send applications to unregistered voters. Full Story
A Texas appeals court overturned the illegal voting conviction of Crystal Mason earlier this year. Full Story
The request came from a local pastor who is part of a group that trains people to “defend their freedom and liberty.” Other faith leaders have pushed back. Full Story
In a lawsuit challenging redistricting in Galveston County, the 5th Circuit said the protections afforded to a single racial group don’t apply to multiple groups who collectively claim voting rights violations. Full Story
Black and Asian American voters collectively made up just 15% of the turnout in Texas’ 2020 and 2022 elections, according to exit polls. Full Story
After repeated attempts to convince the City Council to make zoning changes, residents asked the federal government to intervene. Full Story
Parents and medical providers of transgender adolescents sued Texas, challenging the constitutionality of a restriction on puberty blockers and hormone therapy. Full Story
A new Census Bureau report shows the Asian American population went up 5.5% in one year, outpacing overall state growth. Full Story
A Texas woman allegedly tried to drown a 3-year-old at an apartment complex pool in suburban Dallas after making racist remarks toward the child’s mother. Full Story
A local volunteer died by suicide ahead of the center’s grand opening, reminding the West Texas community why such spaces are important. Full Story
San Antonio and Bexar County officials have delayed action on some policies amid a national push to end race-conscious procurement decisions. Full Story
One organization helping Texans pay their electric bills said the average household was $1,400 behind. Full Story
The 5th Circuit expressed skepticism about arguments from both sides in considering whether a coalition of Black and Latino voters should be granted the same protections as a single racial group under the Voting Rights Act. Full Story
Despite several daily and systematic challenges, the Liberty County community is home to industrious entrepreneurs from across the Latin American diaspora. Full Story
University President Walter Wendler canceled a drag performance last year, claiming such shows “denigrate and demean women.” Full Story
As Kayden Asher tumbled through several foster placements, Texas leaders intensified their efforts to regulate the lives of LGBTQ+ people. Full Story