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Texas Tribune Brief
By The Texas TribuneSociety & Culture
Texas Tribune Brief episodes
- Chinese Americans fight for their place in Texas as lawmakers push restrictions on foreign land ownership, social media platformsAmong the fastest-growing segments of the Texas population, Chinese Americans fear their rights are becoming collateral damage as Texas officials seek to limit investment from China and ban a popular app that many rely on to keep in touch with family.6 min
- Texas lawmakers’ attempts to ban school library books deemed inappropriate for kids spur confusion — and concernsThe authors of bills in both legislative chambers say their bills’ aims are simple: keep sexually explicit content off school bookshelves. But opponents say the legislation is so vague and broad that they could wreak havoc.5 min
- Senate scales back proposed restrictions on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender kidsSenate Bill 14 would now allow trans children who are already receiving some transition-related treatments to continue getting that care. The Senate gave initial approval to the reworked legislation Wednesday.5 min
- A bill advancing in the Texas Senate would block minors from updating gender on birth certificatesOpponents of the bill call it a “power play aimed at making the lives of transgender children as difficult as possible.” The chamber is expected to vote on this legislation Wednesday.4 min
- Republicans once allied with prosecutors, now they seek to rein them inSome local district and county attorneys have said they will not pursue abortion-related cases, or prioritize certain drug, property and election crimes.6 min
- Trump vows retribution at Waco rallyFormer president focuses his ire on political enemies and says he will have the back of supporters who have been wronged or betrayed.3 min
- LGBTQ groups criticize Texas bill’s broad restrictions on school lessons and activities about sexuality and gender identitySenate Bill 8 supporters say the legislation protects the rights of parents who don’t want their kids to learn about gender identity and sexual orientation. Critics say it could force schools to ignore the existence of LGBTQ people.4 min
- Legislators in the Texas Senate passes $16.5 billion package to lower property taxesThe proposals target the taxes homeowners pay by requiring school districts to lower their tax rates.4 min
- West Texas A&M University president cancels student drag show, saying it degrades womenStudents and First Amendment lawyers say President Walter Wendler’s portrayal of drag shows is off-base and the cancellation violates free-speech rights.5 min
- Legislators in Texas advances bill that would hinder transgender kids’ access to puberty blockers and hormone therapiesSenate Bill 14 would ban Texas doctors from providing kids with transition-related treatments that medical groups recommend for children with gender dysphoria.5 min
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