Democratic state Rep. Harold Dutton Jr. With time running out in the 87th Texas Legislature, activists watch two bills targeting trans youth JAMES RUSSELL | Contributing Writerjames.journo@gmail.com Republicans in the Texas Legislature are so intent on making life hell for transgender kids that even some Democrats are joining them.
As the biennial 140-day open season on civil rights and liberties comes to a close, lawmakers have prioritized and passed legislation banning abortion after six weeks, further restricting access to the ballot box, limiting lawsuits against 18-wheeler drivers who hurt or kill someone and allowing guns to be carried without a permit.