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Texas Senate Bill 12 Targets LGBTQ+ Student Clubs in Schools

6/2/2025

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Texas lawmakers have moved forward with Senate Bill 12, which would ban public K-12 schools from hosting LGBTQ+ student clubs. This controversial bill, facing backlash from Democrats and LGBTQ+ advocates, prioritizes parental rights and restricts discussions on sexual orientation and gender identity. If signed by Governor Greg Abbott, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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Texas lawmakers have moved forward with Senate Bill 12, which would ban public K-12 schools from hosting LGBTQ+ student clubs. This controversial bill, facing backlash from Democrats and LGBTQ+ advocates, prioritizes parental rights and restricts discussions on sexual orientation and gender identity. If signed by Governor Greg Abbott, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.