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House lawmakers considered a bill that would expand a ban on diversity, equity and inclusion practices in Texas universities ...

Texas lawmakers heard from the public on an idea labeled the “Parents Bill of Rights.” Included in that proposal is an expanded ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

Bill requiring insurance companies to cover follow-up care, treatment for potential gender affirming adverse effects heads to ...

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is rescinding Biden administration policy efforts on Covid-19 and gender identity ...

If it becomes law, the bill would define sex based on reproductive organs and require state documents and policies to comply ...

Student discipline, uncertified teachers and school bans on DEI and cellphones are some of the topics being debated at the ...

This is a critical week at the Texas legislature as because by the end of the week, hundreds of bills will die. However, debates over gender identity legislation took up most of the day on Monday.

This is a critical week at the Texas legislature. By the end of the week, hundreds of bills will die. Debates over gender identity legislation took up most of the day on May 12, and behind the scenes ...

Defining what’s a male and female — and recognizing only two genders — in Texas also advances, leaving LGBTQ advocates ...

Equality Texas organized a rally on Friday with several advocacy partners to protest House Bill 229 and House Bill 778.