By Stacy Fernández, The Texas Tribune Nov. 19, 2019
Joe Straus, the Republican former speaker of the Texas House, called on the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to protect LGBTQ people against workplace discrimination.
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By Cassandra Pollock, The Texas Tribune, June 26, 2019
Former Texas House Speaker Joe Straus, a San Antonio Republican, announced he was launching a new political action committee that he said will aim to help him continue to carry out "a thoughtful, responsible approach to governing."
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by Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune
March 17, 2017
For weeks, it’s been clear that the Texas “bathroom bill” would face a less-than-friendly reception in the Texas House.
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by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune
Jan. 7, 2017
Eight months ago, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick stormed the Texas GOP convention in Dallas as a man on a mission.
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by Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune
Dec. 6, 2016
Editor's note: This story was updated with a comment from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's office.
With the legislative session just weeks ahead, the Texas business community is digging in its heels in opposition to Texas Republicans’ anti-LGBT proposals, warning they could have dire consequences on the state’s economy.