Texas sets new hate crimes record, DPS data show

Data from the Department of Public Safety shows that bias incidents against queer people occur at more than four times the rate of all hate crimes.

by Steven Monacelli, The Texas Tribune July 3, 2023May 2, 2025

Data from the Department of Public Safety shows that bias incidents against queer people occur at more than four times the rate of all hate crimes.

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Texas drag shows become a right-wing target amid rising extremism

LGBTQ Texans say lawmakers and right-wing figures are misrepresenting what happens at all-ages performances to propagate hate and violence against queer people.

by Trent Brown, The Texas Tribune December 9, 2022March 12, 2024

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Jewish Texans see surge in antisemitism as a precursor to fascism

Extremism experts and historians sound alarms as politicians, media personalities and celebrities amplify antisemitic conspiracies that have historically led to the killing of Jews.

by Robert Downen, The Texas Tribune November 28, 2022June 20, 2025

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Texas sets new hate crimes record, DPS data show

Texas drag shows become a right-wing target amid rising extremism

Jewish Texans see surge in antisemitism as a precursor to fascism

Antisemitic flyer campaign targets homes in San Antonio’s Alamo Heights neighborhood

Chip Roy the only member of San Antonio’s House delegation to vote against anti-Asian hate crime bill

Ted Cruz among a small number of Republicans opposing bill to address hate crimes against Asian Americans

Analysis: When elected problem-solvers become part of the problem

‘I don’t feel safe anymore’: Asian Texans grapple with racism after a gunman killed Asian women in Atlanta

Texas Lands Near the Middle of States Ranked by Friendliness to LGBTQ+ Residents

Survey: More Than 80% of Texas Latino Voters Are Worried About Racism-Fueled Gun Violence

Hate Crimes on the Rise in San Antonio and Other Big Cities, New Study Shows

FBI Statistics for 2017 Show Rise in LGBT Hate Crimes in Texas

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