Simon Shepherd, 22, poses for a portrait at Bear Creek Park in Keller on Nov. 12, 2025. Shepherd, a transgender resident from North Texas, testified before the State Affairs Committee hearing regarding Senate Bill 8, known as the "bathroom bill.” Transgender Texans are bracing for a new wave of public scrutiny as the bill is set to go into effect in December.

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Days before Texas’ ‘bathroom bill’ becomes law, questions remain about how it will be enforced

Some trans Texans worry that the lack of specificity on how the law will be enforced will harm their safety and lives.

by Ayden Runnels December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

Some trans Texans worry that the lack of specificity on how the law will be enforced will harm their safety and lives.

San Antonio News

San Antonio Mayor Jones honors Trans Day of Remembrance

This year’s Trans Day of Remembrance arrives mere months after LGBTQ+ community members raised concerns about misgendering by SAPD.

by Stephanie Koithan November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

San Jacinto College, which has its central campus in Pasadena, is one of at least three Texas community colleges that have recently ordered thorough reviews of their academic offerings. Several university systems are also reviewing their courses after a viral video of a student confronting a professor over a gender identity discussion sparked a political firestorm last month.

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Some Texas community colleges remove course materials amid broader push to limit gender identity discussions

At least two community colleges, Alvin and Blinn, are also considering what they can and can’t teach to high schoolers enrolled in their fast-growing dual credit courses.

by Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaking with attendees at the 2024 AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Texas AG Ken Paxton roasted on social media for bragging about ‘undercover operation’ against antifa

‘Only someone as stupid as Ken Paxton can announce to the world that they are doing something undercover,’ one person tweeted.

by Michael Karlis October 7, 2025October 8, 2025

The Texas Tech University's administration building on July 8, 2020. The Texas Tech University System issued guidance Thursday instructing faculty to comply with recent executive orders and state laws recognizing only the male and female genders.

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Texas Tech chancellor limits academic mentions of transgender and nonbinary identities at five universities

Advocacy groups say the new state law, presidential executive order and gubernatorial letter Tedd Mitchell cited do not prohibit classroom discussions of particular LGBTQ+ identities.

by Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune September 26, 2025September 26, 2025

A person carries a sign in defense of transgender individuals during a 2023 Pride rally.

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As Texas governor signs ‘bathroom bill,’ advocates warn of rising harassment of transgender people

The measure, which goes into effect Dec. 4, effectively bars trans people from using restrooms in government buildings and schools.

by Sanford Nowlin September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

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‘Bathroom bill’ advances in Texas House days after tensions flared at hearing

Senate Bill 8, which now heads to the House floor, would restrict which bathrooms in government buildings transgender people would be allowed to use.

by Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune August 26, 2025August 29, 2025

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Far-right San Antonio activist Jack Finger threatens trans women during testimony at Texas capitol

Finger made the gory remark at a public hearing over a Republican-backed bill that would restrict trans people’s usage of public restrooms.

by Stephanie Koithan August 25, 2025August 30, 2025

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Trans Texans brace for life under strict sex definition law

Texas has strictly defined man and woman, leaving trans Texans in legal limbo.

by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune June 12, 2025July 18, 2025

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Here are the new Texas laws that will affect trans and LGBTQ+ people

Of the more than 100 bills aimed at LGBTQ+ people in the state, less than 10 were approved by lawmakers this session.

by Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune June 11, 2025June 29, 2025

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Trans bathroom bill dies in Texas House — again

Just like in 2017, the GOP bathroom bill died a quiet death after months of controversy.

by Stephanie Koithan May 30, 2025July 25, 2025

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Texas House votes to strictly define man and woman, excluding trans people from state records

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

by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune May 11, 2025May 29, 2025

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Texas House bill would target teachers and schools that support transgender kids

The bill aims to ban children from using pronouns, hairstyles and clothing that don’t match their gender at birth.

by Stephanie Koithan May 6, 2025May 29, 2025

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Paxton says trans Texans can’t use court orders to change sex on driver’s licenses, birth certificates

Per the attorney general’s nonbinding opinion, state agencies should change gender markers on government documents back to a person’s sex assigned at birth.

by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune March 14, 2025March 29, 2025

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Texas Republican introduces bill making it a felony to be transgender

The bill is one of several targeting the queer community this session.

by Stephanie Koithan March 14, 2025June 2, 2025

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Conservative lawmakers push for review of school board group’s guidance on transgender students

Texas Freedom Caucus asked Attorney General Ken Paxton to weigh in on school board association’s guidance for navigating complex issues related to transgender youth.

by William Melhado, The Texas Tribune January 22, 2023January 15, 2025

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‘I want to fight’: LGBTQ Texans ready for legislative session as GOP lawmakers target them in dozens of bills

Republicans are backing legislation targeting gender-affirming care for children, classroom lessons about sexuality and drag shows.

by Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune January 9, 2023August 17, 2023

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Willie Nelson, Freezing Weather: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

The week’s most-read stories were a mixed bag that included several music stories and a look at Texas AG Ken Paxton’s latest authoritarian escapades.

by San Antonio Current Staff December 22, 2022August 6, 2023

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Texas lead the nation in anti-LGBTQ+ protests staged at drag performances this year

‘The analysis shows increasingly violent rhetoric and incidents as the year progressed, including armed white supremacists demonstrating in Texas,’ the report states.

by Michael Karlis December 19, 2022August 17, 2023