TribCast: Major LGBTQ bills are in the Texas House’s hands
Hundreds join the Queer March on the Capitol in Austin on April 15. (Montinique Monroe For The Texas Tribune, Montinique Monroe For The Texas Tribune)
TribCast: April 21, 2023
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In this week’s episode, we discuss the Texas House’s appetite to pass bills related to drag shows, medical care for transgender children and the discussion of sexuality at schools.
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