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When showing up at the Texas Capitol made a difference
Read full article: When showing up at the Texas Capitol made a differenceReaders sometimes ask us if the outcomes in governing are predetermined and whether civic engagement makes a difference. There are plenty of examples of Texans influencing lawmakers’ decisions.
LGBTQ Texans voting with marriage, worker protections and trans rights in mind
Read full article: LGBTQ Texans voting with marriage, worker protections and trans rights in mindThe Texas Tribune spoke with LGBTQ voters, the parents of queer youth and advocates from across the state about what’s at stake for them this November.
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How Texas Republicans moved beyond a bathroom bill to successfully restrict transgender athletes’ participation in school sports
Read full article: How Texas Republicans moved beyond a bathroom bill to successfully restrict transgender athletes’ participation in school sportsIn 2017, conservative lawmakers failed to pass legislation targeting transgender Texans. Things were different this year.