SB 29 dies again as bill fails to meet crucial deadline Demonstrators gather on the steps to the State Capitol in Austin last Thursday, May 20, to speak against transgender related legislation bills being considered in the Texas Senate and Texas House.
Anti-trans SB 29 died at midnight Tuesday, May 25, thanks to stalling efforts by Democrats in the House. (Eric Gay/Associated Press) JAMES RUSSELL | Contributing Writerjames.journo@gmail.com The last legislative assault on transgender youth went to Bill Hell this morning after failing to pass a key deadline in the Texas House requiring all Senate bills be heard on the floor.