As the leading civil rights organization in the Lone Star State, we at the ACLU of Texas believe it is our duty to keep the public informed about the state of their civil liberties. The work we do at the legislature, in the courts, and in our communities is important, but there is no better defender of civil rights than a public that is informed and engaged.
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Nov 2, 2023
White Supremacy is Fueling Extreme Anti-Immigrant Policy in Texas
Border and Immigrants’ Rights
A radical anti-immigrant bill is advancing through a special legislative session — but Texans can demand their representatives vote no.
A radical anti-immigrant bill is advancing through a special legislative session — but Texans can demand their representatives vote no.
Nov 2, 2023
Why I’m Challenging My School’s Sexist Dress Code Policies
Free Speech
We’re demanding change by filing a complaint with the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights.
We’re demanding change by filing a complaint with the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights.
Sep 19, 2023
ACLU of Texas Announces Three New Board Members
Fatma Marouf, Leon Reed, Jr., and Joli Angel Robinson will join the Board following a vote by the organization’s members.
Fatma Marouf, Leon Reed, Jr., and Joli Angel Robinson will join the Board following a vote by the organization’s members.
Aug 25, 2023
Drag Shows Are Acts of Protest and Self-Expression for LGBTQIA+ Communities of Color
LGBTQIA+ Equality
Texas' drag ban will cruelly and disproportionately harm trans and nonbinary people of color, who helped birth drag in the first place.
By Charelle Lett
Texas' drag ban will cruelly and disproportionately harm trans and nonbinary people of color, who helped birth drag in the first place.
By Charelle Lett
Aug 25, 2023
ACLU of Texas welcomes Policy and Advocacy Co-Directors Lauren Coffee and Matt Simpson
Coffee and Simpson will lead the organization’s work in communities and at the State Capitol to advance civil rights and liberties in Texas.
Coffee and Simpson will lead the organization’s work in communities and at the State Capitol to advance civil rights and liberties in Texas.
Jul 14, 2023
5 Things To Know About Our Lawsuit Defending Medical Care for Trans Youth
LGBTQIA+ Equality
Trans Texans, like all Texans, have the right to get the medical care they need.
By Brian Klosterboer
Trans Texans, like all Texans, have the right to get the medical care they need.