Why restroom rules are suddenly back in Texas spotlight

Texas GOP hijacks legislative session for deadly floods to push anti-trans bill

Texas is holding a special legislative session to address flooding – but Republicans are using it to push anti-trans legislation.

Transgender bathroom bill added to Texas legislative session about deadly flooding

The bill would make transgender people use bathrooms that align with their sex assigned at birth in public places such as schools

Transgender bathroom bill added to Texas flood-relief special session

Texas lawmakers will convene next week for a special session to consider legislation addressing the deadly floods that devastated parts of the state earlier this month — and a bill regarding which restrooms transgender Texans can use.

Why restroom rules are suddenly back in Texas spotlight

A new bill filed in the Texas Legislature would regulate public space access based on biological sex, as part of Gov. Abbott’s special session agenda.