Texas teachers are being forced to deadname transgender students under a new state law

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This Texas drag queen has an important reminder as state's drag ban goes back into effect

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Federal appeals court breathes new life into Texas drag ban previously struck down as unconstitutional

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Houston-area schools navigating new Texas law regarding parental consent for student healthcare

Senate Bill 12, a sprawling parental rights law that applies to K-12 schools, has created confusion about whether school employees must obtain prior consent for a range of health-related services.

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Hayden Cohen came out as nonbinary during their junior year in Houston ISD at a school they said welcomed LGBTQ students and had a thriving Gender and Sexuality Alliance.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/education/2025/09/08/530332/new-state-law-banning-lgbtq-clubs-in-schools-undermines-support-for-students-advocates-say/

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New state law banning LGBTQ clubs in schools undermines support for students, advocates say

Different school districts have varied in their interpretation of the law, creating confusion in Texas schools, advocates say.

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As students across Texas head back to school, their districts are grappling with how to comply with new state laws. Senate Bill 12 restricts several DEI initiatives in public schools, while Senate Bill 13 introduces new library policies.

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Texas school districts to face new restrictions on DEI policies, library materials

Under state legislation passed this year and set to take effect Sept. 1, schools will face new policies surrounding library materials, LGBTQ+ clubs and other initiatives.

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