Down to the WIRE
Democratic state Rep. Harold Dutton Jr.
With time running out in the 87th Texas Legislature, activists watch two bills targeting trans youth
JAMES RUSSELL | Contributing Writer
Republicans in the Texas Legislature are so intent on making life hell for transgender kids that even some Democrats are joining them. As the biennial 140-day open season on civil rights and liberties comes to a close, lawmakers have prioritized and passed legislation banning abortion after six weeks, further restricting access to the ballot box, limiting lawsuits against 18-wheeler drivers who hurt or kill someone and allowing guns to be carried without a permit.