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IBM Ups The Ante In Fight Against Texas Bathroom Bill

Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune

Posted on July 17, 2017 · As Texas lawmakers reconvene for a special legislative session, IBM and other major companies are re-upping their opposition to legislation they say would discriminate against transgender children and harm its Texas recruiting efforts.

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State AG Ken Paxton Calls Injunction Against Obama Transgender Rule A Win For Texans

Andrew Schneider

Posted on August 22, 2016 · The ruling by a U.S. district judge puts a nationwide hold on the directive, issued by the U.S. Education Department in May, requiring that students in public schools be allowed to use restrooms and locker rooms that correspond with their gender identity.

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Forth Worth Judge Blocks Obama Administration’s Transgender Guidelines

Kiah Collier, The Texas Tribune

Posted on August 22, 2016 · A federal judge in Fort Worth has blocked Obama administration guidelines directing the nation’s public schools to allow transgender students to use bathrooms and other facilities that align with their gender identity.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton holds a press conference on June 9, 2016 in front of the U.S. Supreme Court to discuss the filing of a lawsuit against the state of Delaware

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Texas Seeks Temporary Block Of Rules For Transgender Students

Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune

Posted on August 12, 2016 · With the first day of school looming, Texas will go to court on Friday and begin pressing its argument that the Obama administration strayed outside the law by ordering public schools to accommodate transgender students.

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Analyzing the Current Issues & State Bills Targeting the Transgender Community. Plus, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia on her Goals for the new Legislative Session

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Posted on January 19, 2023 · Discussing efforts to support trans rights amidst recent legislation and opposition to the community.

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Artemis 1 launch delayed, and Houston as a technology hub (Aug. 29, 2022)

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Posted on August 29, 2022 · On Monday’s show: We learn what caused the delay in launching NASA's Artemis 1 mission. And should Houston be the real technology capital of Texas instead of Austin? Plus we discuss what water scarcity in the Rio Grande region means for the rest of Texas. And we preview the Texans season.

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Uvalde parents and advocates will rally in Austin to up the age for AR-15 purchases

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Posted on August 26, 2022 · Gun safety advocates in Texas are demanding that Gov. Greg Abbott raise the age for purchasing AR-15-style rifles from 18 to 21. Abbott could put the issue to a vote by calling a special session.

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