Our board member & staffer Sofia, has now been banned from entering the state Capitol for an entire YEAR for dropping a banner in the main rotunda.
👏🏼👏🏽👏🏿They cannot and will not silence trans voices, try as they might today! #txlege
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Breaking,Dallas court has just ruled that must allow Dr. Ximena Lopez to resume her practice, at least temp.The Court ruled that CMC had probably committed gender identity discrimination and illegally interfered with Dr.Lopez's professional medical judgment.#Txlege 1/?
As SB 14 is heard today, one thing is for certain - Trans Texans aren’t going anywhere.
Their attacks only make us grow stronger as a community. We’re here today, and we’ll be fighting every day until we live in a Texas where trans folks can survive and thrive. #txlege
Today was ugly, but we are reminded that one of the fundamental parts of our trans experience is the deep understanding that we are all we have.
Queer and Trans Texans are united in the fight to build a world in our vision on our terms. We won’t ever stop fighting.
#txlege
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Texas parents of trans kids have been sitting outside of the speaker's office for over an hour. Parents have met with staff, but still no sign of Speaker .
We're not leaving until we tell our stories! #txlege #TransTexansFightBack
Texans across the state are joining together demanding basic rights, free from our politicians using trans kids as political pawns. No matter our age, race, class, or gender, we deserve the freedom to be ourselves, support our families, and to be loved.
#txlege #protecttranskids
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Parents of trans kids came from across Texas to speak with Speaker . They locked the doors on them.
Parents have been trying to speak to him for months and we won't stop trying to day. We're fighting for our trans kids and nobody is going to stop us!
What’s happening in TX? Most Texans across races & backgrounds believe we should all have the freedom to be ourselves, support our families, and make our voices heard. But Abbott and a handful of cynical politicians are trying to hold onto power by stoking fear.
We are so proud to announce that our Executive Director, Emmett Schelling, is included in the 2022 #Time100 List. Thank you to the folks over at ! See the full list here: time.com/time100
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“Protect Trans Kids” over 400+ people were not allowed to have their voice heard in the state public health committee today on HB 1686. #txlege #ProtectTransKids
We are asking all communities,supporters,and loved ones to leave a public comment for DFPS and voice your concern for what is happening to trans youth and their families here in the state of TX by following the link
linktr.ee/Transtexas
#protecttranskids #txlege #transtexans
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Our parents have been silenced all day today, a trans woman removed, and now the Speaker of the House has ordered to clear the gallery. Silencing the voices of trans people, parents, people who love them is wrong. Shame on state leadership. #txlege
Today, the House vote on SB 14 was postponed a second time.
This was made possible by Trans Texans, allies, and champion legislators who showed support for the trans community. Even in the face of hate, we’re ready to keep fighting for Trans Texans every step of the way.
Earlier today, trans youth protested the passage of S.B. 14 by dropping a banner that read “DEFEND TRANS KIDS”
They then got criminal trespass warnings & have been banned from the Texas Capitol for a year.
They can’t stop trans youth from fighting for their rights! Solidarity✊🏼
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.@HRC Legal Director Sarah Warbelow debunking the lies anti trans groups spread to prevent trans kids from playing with their appropriate peers #txlege
If you’ve been watching the debate since this morning make sure you’ve made a call into Speaker office (512-463-1000) to make sure he hears your concerns on HB 25. #ProtectTransKids
Earlier today, the trans and queer Texans were joined by our legislators in support of trans kids.
Queer and ally legislators are standing side by side with us in our fight for freedom. We’re not backing down! #TransTexansFightBack
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All Texans and their loved ones deserve to live in a state free from bullying and political theater. #protecttranskids #transtexans #txlege #Imatexantoo
This morning, progressive organizations from across Texas gathered to speak out against the violence and harm that occurred against trans folks on May 2.
Our Executive Director, Emmett, has a message for everyone who is fighting for Trans rights in Texas.
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Just a reminder for anyone who needs this resource!
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Check out our new resource hub for #transgender, non-binary, or genderqueer K-12 students in Texas to find out how to get what they need in school.
Visit TxTransKids.org , our new initiative with @LambdaLegal, @EqualityTexas, and @TransTexas. #TransDayofVsibility
We’re here under the dome today to make sure the Texas senate knows that healthcare for trans people is healthcare. Period. #txlege #transtexansfightback
“I hope to see the day that trans people will not be used as political pawns, especially our youth. We have some leadership in Texas that would undoubtedly rather see dead kids, than trans kids. This opinion is simply that, an opinion.” - ED of TENT, Emmett Schelling #txlege
We won’t stop showing up and fighting back until trans folks feel safe in our home state. SB 14 is a discrimination, period. We need Trans Texans, queer folks, and allies to stand together in this fight.
Join us this Friday at the Texas State Capitol.
bit.ly/SB14-take3
#TransTexansFightBack thank you to everyone who came to the Capitol and helped to make sure our voice was heard no matter what. We could feel the power for the over 18 hours we were in the building. #txlege
What is happening with the Attorney General, our Governor, and the Department of Family and Protective Services?
What can I do?
Open this thread to find out more!
#txlege #protecttranskids
Today, hundreds of Texans gathered at the Capitol to fight for trans rights. We're Trans Texas and we're not afraid to fight for our right to unapologetically live as ourselves. We're not backing down!
SB 29, the trans athlete ban, did not make it to the floor last night.
We hold deep gratitude to every community member, parent, champion legislator, org, and ally that worked with us in defending trans lives in Texas.
#ProtectTransKids #LetThemPlay #Texaslege
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The Texas Medical Association has failed ALL transgender Texans, but especially trans youth. We're condemning TMA's unacceptable and unconscionable response to bills targeting healthcare for trans youth.
Read the letter here: secure.everyaction.com/mEBawRc3w0CrbN
We’re fighting to make Texas a safe space for trans people. Join us at the Capitol today!
Trans Advocacy Day is tomorrow! We all know you are all as excited as we are at TENT, but we have just resent emails to everyone that has signed up. So please check your emails (and spam boxes) for information about location and directions.
Thank you so much for inviting young trans Texans and even folks from TENT 💜 it was a magical day ✨
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Today we said enough is enough of the anti-trans rhetoric and laws. We showed UP at the Capitol for #TransProm. Our joy is OURS.
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🧵Today is the day one of the most dangerous anti-trans bills is being heard. Let’s let the Public Health committee know the cost of giving these bills any air. #txlege #StopHB1686
🧵 Thank you to everyone who rallied, dropped a card, made phone calls, & showed up to protect trans lives today. We had an incredible turnout, but the fight is still going. The hearing for HB1686 is still happening and people have begun testifying. #txlege #transtexansfightback
While HB 25 was just passed out of committee we know that trans Texans will continue to prevail. We’re with our community. We see you, we value you, and love you. #LetKidsPlay #ProtectTransKids
On March 27th, 2023, our communities made history... again! We hold deep gratitude to our coalition partners, cross movement partners, national partners, community members, and supporters from across North America coming to our calls to action to fight against HB 1686,
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The fight is here; we are calling for our trans and gender expansive communities, all supporters, and partners to come together to the capitol to fight against HB 1686 Monday, March 27th. It’s time for us to let them know, Healthcare is OUR RIGHT!
linktr.ee/Transtexas
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Happy International Pronouns Day!
Using the pronouns an individual has determined for themselves is integral to one's basic human dignity. For generations, individuals had to fight for their pronouns, so being invited into that part of someone's life is an honor. #pronounsday
AUSTIN!
See you this weekend at the Trot for Trans Lives! A fun, family friendly 5k hosted by the National Center for Transgender Equality, Cal Dobbs, and others.
You can attend in-person or virtually! Funds raised will go to trans organizations. #trotfortranslives
“The evidence is clear, trans youth with supportive parents and medical care, are less likely to committing suicide.” Sam Ames, Director of Advocacy & Government Affairs.
#ProtectTransKids #txlege
Today we are celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility and empowering trans people with their experiences, and acknowledging the inherent beauty and power in their existence.
#TDOV2023
Our team was busy this morning letting texas legislators know that trans youth are watching and listening. #LetKidsPlay #txlege
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Every senator and house rep has received this card this morning as we begin on our 3rd special session. Leave kids alone. #ProtectTransKids #txlege
Austin:
Trans Texans need you to show up NOW! Show up to the Capitol today ASAP!
SB 14, the bill that bans healthcare for trans kids is being debated today.
We need Texans to show up loud and proud and make our message clear: TRANS HEALTHCARE ISN'T A DEBATE!
See you soon!
Watching Texas from the past 10 days The US’s Fed. Gov. and The White House put out statements and new policies to combat the mis-info and order that Governor of Texas put out last week to protect our trans youth.
Find our more from our latest TENT Talk.
This isn’t our first rodeo here in Texas. We aren’t going anywhere except to demand equity for trans people across our state. #LetKidsPlay #txlege
We’re thankful to all of our ally’s tonight and are ready for whatever is next in the following 5 days. #txlege
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The ruling ordered CMC to allow Dr. Lopez to practice as the lawsuit proceeds.
The temp. restraining order notes “Children’s Medical Center at Dallas and it’s officers… are restrained during the pendency of this order from enforcing any policy limitation that restricts or..."2/?
HB 25 known as the state mandated genital inspections bill has passed the TX house. TENT will not give up and we will always fight for trans justice. To our trans community we see you and love you. We will always #ProtectTransKids
TENT HB25 Press Release: ow.ly/i5EV50GrO6w
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Yesterday's attempt to scare and isolate trans youth and their families is just one more example in a long list of ways they’ve tried to limit what we can do based on what we look like, where we come from or our genders.
A reminder from one of the speakers at the DFPS mtg “Removing gender affirming care from trans gender youth is abusive…Trans children’s lives are at stake.”
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This handful of politicians know that if we join together, we will demand the basic rights and resources that all of our families need and deserve – and we will win.
We’re continuing with our “We Make History!” initiative that highlights Black LGBTQ+ Icons during Black History Month. This week our theme is being the change you want to see. We begin our highlights with Kylar Broadus (he/him).
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“As a teacher, I know bullying. This is bullying. We teach our kids to stand up to bullies, so to DFPS there is a moral imperative that you all refuse to act upon the Governor’s orders.” #Txlege
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We can and will reject their divisive politics of control and, by joining together, make this a place where all of us are free to pursue our dreams, no matter our ages, races, or genders. #protecttranskids #txlege
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From denying our freedom to decide when, if & how to start a family, to blocking Black, young & new Americans' freedom to vote, to banning children from learning the truth of our past so they can shape a better future, politicians like Abbott hold onto power by dividing us.
📜TX BILL UPDATE 📜
In a closed-door, last-minute meeting, the Texas House Public Health Committee voted today to advance House Bill 1686 & Senate Bill 14. These bills, if passed, would ban evidence-based, life-saving health care for transgender adolescents in Texas.
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DPS and transphobic legislators won’t intimidate us. We’re fighting for our freedom to live as ourselves.
This attempt to silence trans youth is blatant transphobia. Our community is ready to continue this fight until the very end.
A reminder to all Trans Texans that you are seen and so loved! We’re so proud of all that you’re doing in spite of everything they put against us. We made it through another week of #txlege 💕
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prohibits gender-affirming endocrinology care – including specifically pubertal suppression or hormone therapy, to new or established patients due to patients gender identity or gender dysphoria.” 3/?
Due to the overwhelming amount of requests to extend our acceptance date, we will be extending it to the 4th of March. Please continue sending letters to the link in our linktree! linktr.ee/Transtexas
#protecttranskids
The Transgender Equal Access Care Helpline will be launching in Austin, Texas in 2022! This future resource is a referral helpline that will support trans and gender expansive Austin community members find transgender-friendly services.
Happy Non-Binary Day! Non-Binary Texans are loud, proud, and here to stay!
The non-binary community is diverse, beautiful, and ever growing. We celebrate our community today and everyday.
Join TENT, the Transgender Education Network of Texas, on March 8th for Trans Advocacy Day at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
Trans Justice Can't Wait!
We will be sending details to everyone's email tomorrow, so please register as soon as possible!
linktr.ee/Transtexas
Thanks for the shout out! 🥰
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Note: This does not guarantee families of trans and gender expansive youth will be able to make an appointment there. 4/?
“Texas is abusing my child. Please Stop.” A statement from a parent of trans child that was read to the Department of Family and Protective Services. #txlege #ProtectTransKids
A statement from a trans parent being read to DFPS officials. “Don’t make us write obituaries for our children…”
#txlege
TRANS HEALTHCARE ISN'T A DEBATE!
SB 14 will be heard on the house floor on Tuesday, March 2nd. The lives of trans and gender expansive youth are on the line. Trans care is healthcare.
We need everyone to show up.
Be loud. Be bright. Get ready to fight.
secure.everyaction.com/yMb9Kq_So02-rC
Yesterday, Governor Greg Abbott signed SB 15 into law. This will take effect starting September 1, 2023.
The fight isn’t over. Trans Texans have fought to exist for decades, and we will continue to fight for our freedom to live as we are.
We’re not going anywhere.
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The court's order is temp.- just two weeks -and it's up to Dr. Lopez to decide whether she's able to resume her practice in that window. It's also possible CMC might decide to do the wrong thing and file an appeal, which we call on CMC not to do because it would hurt children.5/?
The Texas legislative session has ended, but the fight for trans survival is far from over.
While trans people and families with trans youth have had a rough few weeks to say the least, we can’t thank you enough for all the love you’ve shown us and our community! 💜🏳️⚧️ #ProtectTransKids
We’re continuing with our “We Make History!” initiative that highlights Black LGBTQ+ Icons during Black History Month. In keeping with this week’s theme of shattering the gender binary, we highlight Gladys Bentley (she/her).
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Come celebrate Pride Month with us at the DFPS Office, 701 W 51st St, Austin, TX 78751, at 8AM June 10th for a short rally to prepare those who will be speaking their truth! Come Proud and ready to reflect that we are worthy of respect and care.
Today is Intersex Awareness Day! The solution to Trans and Intersex bodies is not to try to make us cis, but to accept and protect us as we are. Check our FB/IG for the full post and check out for more info about Intersex awareness!! 💜💛
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📜GOOD BILL ALERT 📜
HB 4596 seeks to end the use of a person’s sexual orientation or gender expression as a defense in a trial for a criminal offense - in other words this bill would put an end to the “gay/trans panic defense.”
#transtexas #transtexansfightback #txlege
“Firefighters will have to respond to any of the attempts on the lives of scared or unsupported transgender youth. This is a ripple effect starting from here will effect the whole city. We are now preparing for this.” -ATX Firefighter supporting TGE youth at the DFPS mtg #txlege
“All children deserve safe and loving homes… This care is life saving care, and this care saved my life. I don’t believe that this department came here to harm children” said of
Thank you for vulnerability and tenacity.
Shout out to the GSA Members in NY who submitted letters by hand!
Show how much you love trans and gender expansive folks by submitting a letter through our link, or if you want to be more creative submit it to our email: info@transtexas.org
linktr.ee/Transtexas
New Year, New look! 🎆🎉👀
The Transgender Education Network of Texas is here and stronger than ever. We are proud to announce that we have changed our look and logo to be able to meet this moment in our state and country.
We are Trans Texas.
TENT wanted to make sure that TX teachers are as prepared as possible. The need to support TGE students in this time is crucial.
Follow our linktree for our new teacher resource folder.
linktr.ee/Transtexas
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#transkids #texasschools #protecttranskids #txlege
Join TENT, the Transgender Education Network of Texas, on March 8th for Trans Advocacy Day at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
We will be sending details to everyone's email this Friday, so please register as soon as possible!
secure.everyaction.com/o7HIerhhoEWaQm
“Gender affirming care is the best way to provide treatment to trans youth. However, families following the advice of reputable medical associations and our child’s medical team are terrified due to this organization and the AG & Governor’s orders.”- from a parent. #txlege
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But you can call CMC and inquire if appointments are available, and also ask them not to appeal and to stop defending against Dr. Lopez's lawsuit.
VIA The Dallas Morning News:
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We want to express our deep gratitude to the supporters of TGE lives, the loved ones of the trans youth,and to all the Dr.s continuing to provide necessary and life-saving care.
We are not going anywhere.We are staying here, proudly and beautifully.Trans rights are Human rights.
To intersex kids and adults listening or participating in tonight’s hearing we want to say that we see you. It is not okay you continue to be erased from this debate. #txlege
SAFE ACCESSIBLE ABORTIONS ARE A HUMAN RIGHT
Trans or cis, bodily autonomy is a crucial human right that is under attack in Tx and t'out US
We fight alongside with our repro partners today and everyday
If you have a sched appointment,don't cancel it. Abortions are still legal
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Today marks 10 months of Texans having to fight for dignity and humanity at #txlege. Today it only took the reps in the Calendars Committee 57 seconds to vote out HB25.
Call Speaker Dade Phelan. Remind him why ppl are moving away and dying, and who is responsible at 512-463-1000
