Texas superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde clapped back against Attorney General Ken Paxton over an LGBTQ+ inclusive school event.
For the last few months, Paxton has made horrific and harmful comments towards the LGBTQ+ community – specifically queer and trans youth.
Recently, he accused the Austin Independent School District (AISD) of breaking “Texas law” due to their recent Pride Week celebration.
The annual event, which took place between 21 March and 26 March, celebrated “LGBTQIA+ students, staff and families.” Even though the week-long festivities have been a yearly staple within the district, Paxton released a letter on 22 March denouncing the school district. “The Texas Legislature has made it clear that when it comes to sex education, parents –not school districts – are in charge.