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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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Aug 25, 2023

Drag Shows Are Acts of Protest and Self-Expression for LGBTQIA+ Communities of Color

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.

Jul 14, 2023

5 Things To Know About Our Lawsuit Defending Medical Care for Trans Youth

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.

By Brian Klosterboer

Jul 6, 2023

The 88th Texas Legislature's Regular Session

This session was one of the most authoritarian yet. Here are some ways our lives will change because of it.

Jun 9, 2023

Will Customs and Border Protection's Revised Vehicle Pursuit Policy Make Us Safer?

CBP vehicle pursuits have caused dozens of deaths — here’s what you need to know about the new policy.

U.S. Border patrol vehicles converge with local police car by border fence.

May 22, 2023

Keep Religion Out of Texas Public Schools

The same lawmakers banning books and censoring curricula now want to dictate what students worship.

By Rev. Erin Walter

The same lawmakers banning books and censoring curricula now want to dictate what students worship.

By Rev. Erin Walter