Statement on the Codification of SB 8

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Texas Transgender Nondiscrimination Scholars Condemns Codification of SB 8
Houston, TX –
Texas Transgender Nondiscrimination Scholars (TxTNS) strongly condemns the codification of SB 8, deceptively titled the “Texas Women’s Privacy Act.” This law restricts access to multi-user bathrooms and facilities in public schools, universities, government buildings, shelters, and carceral institutions based on sex assigned at birth.

🎤 Powerful words from Autumn Lauener at Capitol Day 🏛️🏳️‍⚧️

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