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politics
Transgender
Texas Republicans Introduce 17 Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills
Despite Republicans being resoundingly rejected for their extreme positions against individual freedoms and tolerance of LGBTQ+ communities during the midterm elections, Texas Republicans are doubling down on their war on LGBTQ+ people. On Monday, Texas Republicans introduced 17 bills targeting the LGBTQ+ community. The legislation included bans on access to gender-affirming care, LGBTQ+ topics in schools, participation on college athletic teams, and even one bill that would criminalize drag performances.Texas state Rep.