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Texas LGBTQ+ Advocates Rally Against Harmful Bills

5/12/2025

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Supporters of Texas' LGBTQ+ community gathered passionately at the state Capitol in Austin to oppose two alarming bills, HB 229 and HB 778. HB 229 seeks to impose rigid definitions of gender in official documents, while HB 778 forces insurance to cover gender transition reversals. Advocates warn these measures jeopardize transgender rights and fuel discrimination.

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Supporters of Texas' LGBTQ+ community gathered passionately at the state Capitol in Austin to oppose two alarming bills, HB 229 and HB 778. HB 229 seeks to impose rigid definitions of gender in official documents, while HB 778 forces insurance to cover gender transition reversals. Advocates warn these measures jeopardize transgender rights and fuel discrimination.