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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
William Melhado and Alex Nguyen

The eyes of LGBTQ Texans are upon Dade Phelan and the House

People line the railing on all three levels of the outdoor rotunda of the state Capitol in Austin, and wave signs during the "Fight for our Lives" rally in opposition of anti-LGBTQ bills on March 27, 2023.
People line all three levels of the outdoor rotunda of the state Capitol in Austin during the “Fight For Our Lives” rally in opposition to anti-LGBTQ bills on March 27, 2023. (Credit: Evan L'Roy/The Texas Tribune)

The Texas Senate has wasted little time this year passing every bill focused on LGBTQ Texans that Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick prioritized. In fact, the Republican-controlled chamber has even gone further than its ambitious and influential leader asked.

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