The Texas Legislature gets back into session TODAY, and several queer-friendly bills are up for inclusion in Texas Law. Read on to see what's up in our Capitol!

• SB 245 by Davis - Bullying, including cyberbullying in Texas Schools. Click here for Equality Texas' brief.
  
• HB 224 by Strama - Bullying, including cyberbullying in public schools. Click here for the ACLU's Call to Action.
  
• SB 205 by Whitmire - School district policies to prohibit bullying, cyberbullying, harrassment & intimidation.
• HB 172 by Veasey - A study regarding the effectiveness of the James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Act.
• HB 208 by Alonzo - Prohibition of insurance discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
• HB 415 by Anchia - Birth certificate of an adopted child.

If you are interested in getting involved in our democratic process, both the ACLU of Texas and Equality Texas want to hear your voice! If you'd like to share your story as a queer youth in Texas schools with our legislators, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it