Tell the Texas Legislature: No Discrimination in Texas!

Governor Greg Abbott gave in to bullying from Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and other anti-LGBTQ politicians and announced a special session that includes a call for anti-transgender legislation. Such legislation would not only harm transgender people, but also damage the state’s economy and reputation.

Extreme legislators in both chambers have already pre-filed legislation that would discriminate against LGBTQ and especially transgender Texans including SB3, SB91, SB23, HB46 & HB50. We expect to face even more bills before the special session ends!

All eyes are on Texas right now. There has already been a national outcry against discriminatory legislation the state passed during the just-completed regular session:
· an anti-immigrant law that tears families apart and promotes racial profiling
· more restrictions on women’s reproductive health care
· special protections for foster and adoption agencies that discriminate against LGBTQ families

The special session began on July 18 and runs for 30 days. We must send a clear signal to lawmakers that we are watching – and we’re not backing down. Contact your legislators and state leaders, and tell them to oppose discriminatory legislation targeting transgender Texans.

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As a supporter of the Human Rights Campaign and your constituent, I am writing to oppose any anti-transgender legislation offered during the Texas Legislature’s special session including SB3, SB23, SB91, HB46, and HB50.

I agree with a majority of Texans that legislation to regulate bathrooms is a solution in search of a problem.This bill would simply sanction discrimination against transgender people.

Texas should not repeat the mistakes of North Carolina by mandating discrimination against transgender people in restrooms. North Carolina’s HB2 should serve as a warning that passing legislation harmful to transgender people would do major economic damage to our state’s business-friendly reputation. This is clearly not an issue business leaders support.

The eyes of the nation are on Texas. We must stop playing politics with people’s lives. All Texans deserve respect, dignity, and equality — regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.  
 
I’m asking you now to oppose all anti-transgender or anti-LGBTQ legislation this special session including SB3, SB23, SB91, HB46, and HB50. Hold strong against discrimination and make sure Texas remains a welcoming place for all.

Sincerely, 
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A supporter of Equality Texas, Human Rights Campaign, ACLU of Texas, Texas Freedom Network, and the Transgender Education Network of Texas.

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