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.
Rafael Anchia, a Democrat representing the Dallas area, criticized his colleagues on Twitter after discovering their slate of bills.“On the first day of #TXLege bill filing, ALREADY 17 bills targeting #LGBT Texans (including bans on gender-affirming care, college sports participation, LGBT-inclusive education, & one bill criminalizing drag shows.) Buckle up & get ready for the fight. #YallMeansAll,” he tweeted Monday evening.
As of Monday, Texas legislators could file new bills for the upcoming legislative session starting in January. Republicans went straight for marginalized communities.House Bill 672, a bill authored by Republican Rep.
