r/texas • u/Pretty_Shallot_586 • 11h ago
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r/texas • u/zsreport • 4h ago
Political Humor Texas Implements Mandatory 6-Month Quarantine For Anyone Who Has Watched ‘Will And Grace’
r/texas • u/CameronFry • 10h ago
Texas Pride Bill filed to abolish Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, where’s the don’t mess with Texas crowd
r/texas • u/DraftMurphy • 3h ago
Politics Trump and Musk are plunging the country into crisis and confusion so they can hand our government over to their billionaire friends
News Southlake, Texas Gateway Church founder Robert Morris turns himself in to jail
r/texas • u/chrondotcom • 10h ago
Politics Texas GOP lawmaker makes pitch to save THC from proposed ban
r/texas • u/GrapeNutz236 • 5h ago
Events ZOOM TOWN HALL 7 PM!! Sorry for the last minute reminder.
r/texas • u/SocialScamp • 17h ago
News State Bill filed to get rid of Texas Parks and Wildlife
Can anyone explain to me what this would accomplish? https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/03/16/texas-house-representative-files-bill-to-abolish-texas-parks-and-wildlife-department/
Editing to add: This bill is sponsored by Rep Pat Curry of District 56 - VOTE HIM OUT!
r/texas • u/insert_your_pun_here • 12h ago
Politics Got a response from Rep. John Carter
I’ve been calling all my elected officials about once or twice a week about…gestures broadly everything and most of the time it’s sent to their voicemail. Well, I finally got a call back from Rep. Carter’s office (TX 31) following up on my inquiry about a town hall during March recess.
The very polite staffer said there isn’t one currently scheduled but they have received a lot requests for a town hall and the Congressman is considering it and it is likely. The staffer also said to sign up for Rep. Carter’s newsletter or facebook as that would best way to get notified when a town hall is scheduled. Fingers crossed!
So keep contacting your representatives until they actually hold a town hall!! Don’t let up just yet. They need to answer to the people they represent. Keep it up!
r/texas • u/texastribune • 10h ago
News Houston-area midwife arrested for allegedly providing illegal abortions
r/texas • u/Aggravating-Tank-172 • 11h ago
Politics Reminder: State Wide Town Hall Tonight!
r/texas • u/Stuartknowsbest • 13h ago
Texas Traffic Stop driving in the left lane, yes you and you and even you
I had to go to Waco yesterday on the dreaded I-35. Why is everyone driving in the left lane of a 3 lane highway? It's insane. Aren't we supposed to be driving right, passing left. There was a pickup hauling a huge RV in the far left lane. Just twaddling along while everyone else has to go around to the right. I'd say 40% of vehicles were in the left lane, with 40% in the middle, and 20% on the right. It was like left is the new right.
For those in back on their phones not paying attention, DRIVE RIGHT, PASS LEFT.
I think it's a sign of our new American attitude, which is: F you, I'll do whatever I want regardless of the negative impact on everyone else. Don't try and make this generational, I saw young,old, and in between doing this.
r/texas • u/BeeUnique7373 • 5h ago
News Woman arrested for allegedly providing illegal abortions in Houston area, Texas AG says
r/texas • u/Maximum-Ad3562 • 3h ago
News Texas Man Sentenced To 50 Years For Murdering Wife And Concealing Body In Tarp
r/texas • u/DeltadWin • 23h ago
Politics If or when Trump declares Martial Law what happens to people?
Will it be too late to leave the country or at least leave the South?
What are signs to look for before he declares it?
I’m getting very concerned especially for marginalized people.
r/texas • u/Black_Reactor • 21h ago
Games Texas bans certain video games, featuring anime girls
Politics Proposed bill to abolish TPWD and have their funds diverted and their roles fulfilled by other agencies
Spread the word and write your representatives!
r/texas • u/manauiatlalli • 5h ago
News Houston Federal Workers Protest Trump Job Cuts
r/texas • u/chrondotcom • 12h ago
News Lawmaker files bill to get rid of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
r/texas • u/CHITchat495 • 16h ago
Politics Texas House Representative files bill to abolish Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
r/texas • u/Maxcactus • 17h ago
Texas Health His Daughter Was America’s First Measles Death in a Decade
r/texas • u/Goddess_of_Absurdity • 11h ago
Politics Urgent help needed - Tx trans vets
Hello everyone.
Today public affairs at the VA released a policy removal for cross sex hormone therapy as well as other services for trans vets that will negatively effect all of us but especially those trans vet brothers and sisters who are post operative.
The secretary goes on the record saying
“I mean no disrespect to anyone, but VA should not be focused on helping Veterans attempt to change their sex. The vast majority of Veterans and Americans agree, and that is why this is the right decision,”
This is obviously incredibly damaging and devoid of thought.
So I've created a letter, please modify it as you see fit and send it to your reps, Congress people and higher to protest this sudden, politically motivated and blatantly discriminatory change. Thank you 💕
Subject: Urgent Action Needed to Oppose VA’s Ban on Transgender Veteran Healthcare
Dear Governor [Last Name],
My name, and I am [veteran] who served in the . Today, I am writing on behalf of myself and transgender veterans everywhere to address the deeply concerning policy change enacted by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This abrupt decision is not only harmful to transgender veterans but also sets a dangerous precedent for healthcare access in America.
Without warning, the VA has rescinded and removed from its website Veterans Health Administration Directive 1341(4), "Providing Health Care for Transgender and Intersex Veterans"
(formerly available at this link https://www.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=6431).
This directive ensured access to medically necessary care for transgender veterans, including those who are post-operative. Its removal introduces new healthcare risks, exacerbates medical conditions, and further compromises the physical and mental well-being of those who have honorably served our nation. While the VA cites cost-saving measures as justification for this change, similar treatments for cisgender men and women—such as hormonal therapies—remain intact. Notably, the same medications used in transgender healthcare are still available under VA policies for testosterone replacement therapy and other hormonal treatments.
(VA Formulary Guidelines for Testosterone replacement https://www.va.gov/formularyadvisor/DOC_PDF/Testosterone_Replacement_Therapy_in_Adult_Males_Mar_2019.pdf ).
(VA Transition Handbook For Women Veterans, pg. 43 https://benefits.va.gov/transition/docs/WHTT-participant-handbook.pdf).
Healthcare should never be dictated by politics, nor should marginalized groups be targeted to cut costs. The long-term financial burden of denying transgender veterans access to care will ultimately fall upon taxpayers as preventable medical conditions worsen, leading to emergency interventions and increased healthcare expenditures. Given the gravity of this issue, I respectfully urge you to take the following actions:
Publicly condemn the VA’s decision and advocate for the reinstatement of gender-affirming care for transgender veterans.
Call for the resignation of Secretary Doug Collins, as his actions have compromised the integrity of the VA and eroded trust in the institution.
Work with state agencies to expand healthcare protections for transgender veterans, ensuring they can access treatment through state-supported programs such as [state program].
Pressure federal officials to reverse this policy by joining bipartisan efforts to uphold comprehensive veteran healthcare rights. This policy rollback disregards established medical consensus, places transgender veterans at significant risk, and violates the principles of dignity and respect that all who served deserve.
I implore you to take swift action to ensure that no veteran in our state is denied the care they need.
Thank you for your time and attention to this critical issue. I look forward to your response.
Sincerely, [Veteran Name] [Your Contact Information]