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BREAKING: TX House voted 87-56 to give final approve to #SB14, which would ban gender-affirming care for trans youth. @TexasTribune #txlege texastribune.org/2023/05/12/tex…
@TexasTribune The vote was largely along party time. Though, some Democrats including state Reps. @RepHaroldDutton, Tracy King, and @ShawnieT146 voted yes. They also voted yes on Friday. #txlege
TX House will be formally voting on #SB14, which would ban transition-related medical treatments for trans minors, today. It's a short calendar today and SB 14 is up top. The chamber has already given the bill its preliminary approval on Friday. #txlege bit.ly/42G3ps6
There seems to be little presence of #SB14’s supporters or opponents today. Outside the Capitol, there's this billboard truck driving around downtown near the building. It’s sponsored by advocacy groups that have been vocal critics of the bill. #txlege
The Texas House has started considering #SB14. A protestor chanted briefly from the gallery. Rep. @DonnaHowardTX is now asking Rep. @TomOliverson, the key sponsor of the bill, questions
Watch the proceeding here: tlchouse.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.ph…
Watch the proceeding here: tlchouse.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.ph…
BREAKING: TX House has voted 92-48 to give first OK to #SB14, which would ban transition-related care for trans minor. #txlege @TexasTribune
texastribune.org/2023/05/12/tex…
texastribune.org/2023/05/12/tex…
@TexasTribune UPDATE: The new tally is 91-49. Democratic Rep. @Christian4Texas said he accidentally voted for the bill but will be fixing it. He gave a speech urging lawmakers to vote against the bill.
Another update: the new tally is 90-50. Democratic Rep. @jessicafortexas also accidentally voted in favor of SB 14. She publicly spoke and raised amendments against the bill during Friday's debate.
At the @TexasHouse now for #SB14, which would prohibit gender affirming care. Second point of order filed. 47 armed officers in the chamber. @mrsbriggle @lmcgaughy 
Just one corner. The whole place is lined with cops
Today, TX House will be attempting to consider #SB14, which would ban gender-affirming medical treatments for trans minor, for the third time. The bill is last on the 7-page House’s calendar so we won’t be getting to it for a while. #txlege @TexasTribune bit.ly/3o0e2GP
This morning, LGBTQ Texans and their allies are planning to march to the South steps of the Capitol to protest #SB14. Supporters for the bill, wearing red shirts that say "save Texas kids" are already in the building. Some also sang & prayed before entering the gallery. #txlege
Dems, including the 9 openly LGBTQ lawmakers, are also planning to read stories of trans youth who would be affected by #SB14. And Dems have delayed debates on this twice via points of order, so we can probably expect to see more of them today. #txlege bit.ly/3VW0SYa
Breaking: #SB14 —@DonnaCampbellTX/@TomOliverson’s bill banning gender modification procedures/treatments on minors — has been placed on Friday’s Major State Calendar in the Texas House. #txlege
The bill stalled on a point of order yesterday.
thetexan.news/house-democrat…
The bill stalled on a point of order yesterday.
thetexan.news/house-democrat…
The vote was 6-4 along party lines in the calendars committee.
Round 2, set.
Senate Bill 14, the ban on medical treatments for transgender minors, is up for final passage in the Texas Senate.
Background here: dallasnews.com/news/politics/… #txlege #LGBT #LGBTQ
Background here: dallasnews.com/news/politics/… #txlege #LGBT #LGBTQ
Bill author @DonnaCampbellTX repeats her opening statement for this bill: "Children who are on puberty blockers and cross sex hormones need more counseling in love. They don't need blades and drugs."
#txlege #SB14 #LGBTQ #LGBTQ #trans #transgender
#txlege #SB14 #LGBTQ #LGBTQ #trans #transgender
@DonnaCampbellTX Sen. @Menendez4Texas is speaking on the gender-affirming care ban bill now:
"I believe Senator Campbell when she says she wants to protect children but I don't think she realizes the potential harm the very real harm" of the bill.
#txlege #SB14 #trans #transgender #LGBTQ
"I believe Senator Campbell when she says she wants to protect children but I don't think she realizes the potential harm the very real harm" of the bill.
#txlege #SB14 #trans #transgender #LGBTQ
HAPPENING NOW: The Texas Senate is debating #SB14, which would ban certain medical treatments for transgender minors.
Last week it was amended to exempt current patients from the ban. Looks now that @DonnaCampbellTX is stripping that amendment. dallasnews.com/news/politics/…
#txlege
Last week it was amended to exempt current patients from the ban. Looks now that @DonnaCampbellTX is stripping that amendment. dallasnews.com/news/politics/…
#txlege
@DonnaCampbellTX "The amendment was not discussed in committee, and there were so many questions that have been brought up since the amendment was put on that, out of respect for the body, we're going to just take it down," Campbell says.
@Menendez4Texas is balking at this change. #txlege #SB14
@Menendez4Texas is balking at this change. #txlege #SB14
@DonnaCampbellTX @Menendez4Texas Menendez points out that no senators objected to amending this bill that week to exempt transgender minors currently receiving care from the ban.
Campbell said "so many questions" had been raised since she offered the amendment. "It was a surprise amendment to the body." #txlege
Campbell said "so many questions" had been raised since she offered the amendment. "It was a surprise amendment to the body." #txlege
Sen. @DonnaCampbellTX, R-New Braunfels, now laying out #SB14, which would ban gender-affirming care for minors. Says it's all about "child protection."
"Sometimes we must work hard against something in order to fight for something," she says. #txlege
"Sometimes we must work hard against something in order to fight for something," she says. #txlege
@DonnaCampbellTX Sen. Jose @Menendez4Texas, D-San Antonio, asks why Campbell, who is a physician herself, wants to get in between patients and doctors.
She says this is a situation where the system can't regulate itself + the gov't needs to step in.
She says this is a situation where the system can't regulate itself + the gov't needs to step in.
@DonnaCampbellTX @Menendez4Texas Campbell says there is a "social contagion" when it comes to transgender children.
This is a frequent argument used by conservatives, but important to note there is no definitive research proving social media has influence over gender identity.
This is a frequent argument used by conservatives, but important to note there is no definitive research proving social media has influence over gender identity.
🧵Today a committee in the Texas Senate will take up bills to ban gender-affirming care for minors. This is the first time they'll debate this legislation this year.
I've been covering transgender youth in Texas for years. Here's some of what I've learned.
#txlege #LGBT #LGBTQ
I've been covering transgender youth in Texas for years. Here's some of what I've learned.
#txlege #LGBT #LGBTQ
2/ In 2017, the focus in Texas was on the "bathroom bill." Parents of trans kids mobilized to fight it.
"You don’t know my kid. You don't know what he's gone through just to be himself," one Dallas mom told me at the time.
dallasnews.com/news/politics/… #txlege #LGBT #LGBTQ
"You don’t know my kid. You don't know what he's gone through just to be himself," one Dallas mom told me at the time.
dallasnews.com/news/politics/… #txlege #LGBT #LGBTQ
3/ The bathroom bill failed, and 2019 was a bit quieter on the legislative front when it came to transgender legislation.
In 2021, state legislators passed a law requiring high school athletes to play sports according to their sex at birth. dallasnews.com/news/politics/… #txlege
In 2021, state legislators passed a law requiring high school athletes to play sports according to their sex at birth. dallasnews.com/news/politics/… #txlege
Live thread for Missouri's #SB14, a bill that would make it impossible for trans folk to change the gender marker on their birth certificates. #MOLeg #ProtectTransKids 🧵
The bill sponsor starts by talking about how "this bill isn't about trans people, it's about records of birth!" Senator @gregrazer isn't having it: "it's not ok for this assembly to legislate on issues that they don't understand."
Senator Cierpiot, the bill sponsor: "I'm not sure about the whole trans thing, but I think that once a Dr. looks at a baby and makes a decision, that should be how it is!"
The attack on LGBTQ people in state legislatures is getting worse.
We are now tracking at least 174 anti-LGBTQ bills.
95 of those explicitly target trans people.
46 are anti-trans sports bills.
29 would limit health care for trans people.
Please read and share this thread.
We are now tracking at least 174 anti-LGBTQ bills.
95 of those explicitly target trans people.
46 are anti-trans sports bills.
29 would limit health care for trans people.
Please read and share this thread.
Let’s start with the bills that have passed.
Last night, the Tennessee legislature voted to advance #HB3 #SB228, an anti-LGBTQ bill that would ban trans kids in middle and high school from playing sports.
If you live in TN, call the Governor and demand a veto: 615-741-2001
Last night, the Tennessee legislature voted to advance #HB3 #SB228, an anti-LGBTQ bill that would ban trans kids in middle and high school from playing sports.
If you live in TN, call the Governor and demand a veto: 615-741-2001
Yesterday, Arkansas’ Senate also passed #SB354, an anti-trans sports ban. It’s headed to Governor @AsaHutchinson’s desk for signature.
Call his office at 501-682-2345 and demand a veto.
Call his office at 501-682-2345 and demand a veto.
