State HouseState SenateFocus Turns to Texas House Leadership on Legislation to Ban Child Gender Modification
Matt StringerJanuary 27, 2023
One member of the Texas House says he doesn't know where key leaders will stand on the issue this session.
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2022 Runoff Election ResultsElections 2022IssuesRep. Glenn Rogers Narrowly Wins Republican Runoff, Faces No Democratic Opponent in November
Hayden SparksMay 30, 2022
Rep. Glenn Rogers received the endorsement of Gov. Greg Abbott after primary day, while Mike Olcott was backed by Sen. Ted Cruz.
2022 Runoff Election ResultsCivil SocietyElections 2022Incumbent State Rep. Stephanie Klick Staves Off Primary Challenge From David Lowe
Isaiah MitchellMay 25, 2022
Social issues occupied the foreground in the heated race, especially abortion and child gender modification.
87th Legislature88th LegislatureEducationElections 2022With Speaker Phelan’s Financial Backing, Rep. Glenn Rogers Faces Mike Olcott in North Texas Runoff
Hayden SparksMay 23, 2022
Rep. Glenn Rogers is serving his first term after winning a runoff in 2020. He is now fighting for his seat in a runoff with Mike Olcott.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Tarrant County Redistricting Fallout Continues, Rinaldi Announces Re-Election, New Senate Committee Chair Named
Brad JohnsonMarch 25, 2022
This week — Tarrant County legislators spar over redistricting, the Texas GOP chairman announces his re-election bid, and Sen. Brandon Creighton is appointed to chair another committee.
2022 Primary Election RESULTS87th LegislatureElections 2022State HouseFour Texas House Republican Incumbents Face May 24 Runoffs
Hayden SparksMarch 4, 2022
Though most incumbents received their parties’ nominations on primary day, some will continue to campaign for the May 24 runoff.
2022 Primary Election RESULTSCivil SocietyElections 2022State HouseState Rep. Stephanie Klick Pulled Into GOP Runoff by Competitor Prioritizing Child Gender Modification Ban
Isaiah MitchellMarch 2, 2022
Klick's challenger David Lowe has criticized her for the legislative deaths of several bills to ban child gender transition.
Civil SocietyStatewide NewsPaxton Argues Puberty Blockers, Transition Surgeries Constitute Child Abuse in Official Opinion
Isaiah MitchellFebruary 21, 2022
“There is no evidence that long-term mental health outcomes are improved or that rates of suicide are reduced by hormonal or surgical intervention.”
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyTexas Attorney General to Investigate Two Pharmaceutical Companies for Allegedly Promoting Puberty Blockers
Isaiah MitchellDecember 14, 2021
The attorney general said he is investigating the companies for allegedly violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyWithout Issuing Opinion, Paxton Says State Already May Investigate Gender Modification as Child Abuse
Isaiah MitchellDecember 7, 2021
The attorney general's office still hasn't resolved an official opinion request about the legality of child gender modification.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyPaxton to Issue Opinion on Legality of Puberty Blockers ‘In the Next Week or So’
Isaiah MitchellDecember 3, 2021
The governor, the attorney general, and the author of the foremost bill to ban child gender modification are trading blame for its inaction.
Elections 20222022 Sees Uptick in GOP Primary Challenges to Texas House Incumbents
Daniel FriendDecember 1, 2021
After a low number in 2020, more GOP incumbents will face primary races in the 2022 midterm elections.