"Anti-LGBTQ+ politicians have sought to lay the groundwork to turn Texans against their LGBTQ+ neighbors through an onslaught of legislation"
Jowelle De Souza owns beauty salon, champions animal rights
Kristi Noem signed bill banning trans athletes from school sports teams
Attempts to resolve case out of court unsuccessful
State Sen. Zach Walls sharply criticized measure
SB 1138 sought to ban gender-affirming care for LGBTQ youth.
Incident took place at Chipotle restaurant in December 2020
Jerlín left country last month
GLAAD praises policy announcement
Incumbent Mary Cheh drops out, Monika Nemeth running for seat
