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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
Alex Nguyen and Sneha Dey

Protesters evicted from Texas Capitol as clash between LGBTQ residents and GOP leaders escalates

Demonstrators protest SB14, a bill to eradicate gender transition healthcare for trans kids in Texas, while the bill is heard in the House at the state capitol on May 2, 2023. 
The bill is the furthest any LGBT legislation has gone this session.
Demonstrators protest Senate Bill 14, which would ban transition-related health care for transgender kids in Texas, while the bill was slated to be debated in the Texas House on Tuesday. (Credit: Leila Saidane/The Texas Tribune)

For mental health support for LGBTQ youth, call the Trevor Project’s 24/7 toll-free support line at 866-488-7386. For trans peer support, call the Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860. You can also reach a trained crisis counselor through the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.


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