Tag: Texas

Posted on

Texas House Committee Recommends AG Ken Paxton Be Impeached

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
A Texas House committee recommended Thursday that state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) be impeached after hearing testimony from investigators who say Paxton broke several laws in order to help a political donor. Continue reading “Texas House Committee Recommends AG Ken Paxton Be Impeached”

Posted on

Texas AG Calls On House Speaker To Resign After Appearing Drunk

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has called on state House Speaker Dade Phelan to resign, accusing him of presiding “in a state of apparent debilitating intoxication.”
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R) -(screen capture)
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has called on state House Speaker Dade Phelan (R) to resign, accusing him of presiding over his chamber “in a state of apparent debilitating intoxication.” Continue reading “Texas AG Calls On House Speaker To Resign After Appearing Drunk”

Posted on

News: All-Gender Restrooms, Joaquin Phoenix + More

(image via Depositphotos)
Some news stories you might have missed: • The Advocate: Illinois state Sen. Neil Anderson (R) is getting backlash after saying all-gender restrooms would drive him and other fathers to violence. Anderson said he would “beat the living p—” out of any “guy” who entered a restroom where his daughter was present. Continue reading “News: All-Gender Restrooms, Joaquin Phoenix + More”

Posted on

Texas House Speaker Has A ‘Moment’ – Folks Wonder Alcohol Or Cognitive Issue?

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R) (screen capture)
This is…something. Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R) had a ‘moment’ last night when he notably slurred his words during session. Continue reading “Texas House Speaker Has A ‘Moment’ – Folks Wonder Alcohol Or Cognitive Issue?”

Posted on

Donna Summer Documentary Premieres On HBO Max + More News

Some news stories you might have missed: • Pink News: North Carolina’s Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R) has been criticized for falsely claiming “clinics” are performing gender-affirming surgery on five-year-old children. This does not happen. Continue reading “Donna Summer Documentary Premieres On HBO Max + More News”

Posted on

Texas GOP Lawmakers Pass Bill Banning Transgender Medical Care

Texas lawmakers voted on Wednesday to approve a bill banning hormone and puberty blocking treatments, as well as surgeries for transgender children (which don't happen). 
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
Texas lawmakers voted on Wednesday to approve a bill, Senate Bill 14, banning hormone and puberty blocking treatments, as well as surgeries for transgender children (which don’t happen). Once SB 14 is signed into law, Texas will become the largest state to ban transition medical care for minors. Continue reading “Texas GOP Lawmakers Pass Bill Banning Transgender Medical Care”

Posted on

Texas Lawmakers Approve Bill Allowing Override Of Local Ordinances

Republican lawmakers in Texas have passed a bill which will bar cities and counties from enacting local ordinances including LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections.
(image via Depositphotos)
Republican lawmakers in Texas have passed a bill which will bar cities and counties from enacting local ordinances that go further than broad sections of state law, including local labor, agriculture, natural resources and finance. In regard to the LGBTQ community, the new law will undermine local nondiscrimination ordinances that protect LGBTQ access to insurance, employment, and housing. Continue reading “Texas Lawmakers Approve Bill Allowing Override Of Local Ordinances”

Posted on

News: Tony Awards Will Not Be Broadcast Due To Writer’s Strike + More

Some news items you might have missed: • Playbill: Due to the Writers Guild of America strike, the 76th Annual Tony Awards will not be able to broadcast live June 11. A two-part ceremony had been planned, with a pre-show streaming live on Pluto, and the main awards ceremony broadcasting live on CBS and Peacock. It remains unclear how Broadway’s top honors will proceed. Continue reading “News: Tony Awards Will Not Be Broadcast Due To Writer’s Strike + More”

Posted on

Texas Lawmaker Expelled After Sex Scandal With 19-Year-Old Aide

Former Texas House Rep. Bryan Slaton (R)
Texas Rep. Bryan Slaton (R) resigned from office on Monday after an investigation found he’d gotten a 19-year-old legislative aide drunk and then had unprotected sex with her. Still, the Texas House voted unanimously today to expel him from office. Continue reading “Texas Lawmaker Expelled After Sex Scandal With 19-Year-Old Aide”