Texas LGBTQ News

Texas LGBTQ News continues to reflect a rapidly evolving political and cultural landscape, where local government decisions, statewide legislation, and national policy pressures directly shape the lives of LGBTQ residents.

As one of the largest and most politically influential states in the U.S., Texas has become a central battleground for issues involving LGBTQ civil rights, anti-discrimination protections, Pride events, education policy, healthcare access, and public safety. While some cities have expanded protections and visibility, others have rolled back safeguards—creating sharp contrasts across the state.

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6 11, 2025

Federal Court Revives Texas Drag Ban — A Dangerous Setback for LGBTQ+ Rights

2026-06-04T19:01:29-07:00November 6th, 2025|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics USA|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Political Correspondent | JRL CHARTS NEW ORLEANS, LA — (November 6, 2025) — In another troubling blow to LGBTQ+ civil rights, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has revived portions of Texas Senate Bill 12, a controversial measure that critics have long condemned as a thinly veiled attack on [...]

3 11, 2025

Texas Just Handed Anti-LGBTQ Judges a Free Pass to Deny Same-Sex Weddings

2026-06-06T16:08:16-07:00November 3rd, 2025|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics USA|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Political Correspondent | JRL CHARTS AUSTIN, TX — ( November 3, 2025 )  — The Texas Supreme Court has approved a controversial shift in the state’s judicial code of conduct, allowing judges to openly refuse to perform same-sex marriages if they cite “sincerely held religious beliefs.” The ruling marks a major reversal in [...]

29 08, 2025

Texas DEI Ban Sparks Backlash: LGBTQ Clubs & Teacher Take State to Court

2026-06-06T16:09:47-07:00August 29th, 2025|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics USA|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS - LGBT Politics DALLAS — (August 29, 2025) — A growing legal battle is unfolding in Texas as LGBTQ student organizations and a Plano teacher have filed a lawsuit to block portions of the state’s controversial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) ban in public schools. Related Coverage [...]

3 08, 2025

LGBTQ Church in South Austin Defiant After Hate Crime Vandalism Sparks Outrage

2026-06-06T16:06:40-07:00August 3rd, 2025|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics USA|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS LGBT Politics USA AUSTIN, TX — (August 3, 2025) — A beloved LGBTQ-affirming church in South Austin was vandalized with hate speech late Thursday night, sparking outrage and an outpouring of support from community members who rallied Saturday morning to repaint and restore the space. Related Coverage [...]

20 05, 2025

Judge Kacsmaryk Guts LGBTQ Job Protections in Texas Ruling

2026-05-05T15:46:52-07:00May 20th, 2025|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics USA|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS - LGBT Politics USA AMARILLO, TX — (May 20, 2025) — A federal judge in Texas has just taken a sledgehammer to LGBTQ workplace protections—striking down key parts of Title VII in a ruling that openly defies the U.S. Supreme Court. Related Links: JRL CHARTS – LGBT Politics [...]

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