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What is a Second-Parent Adoption in Texas?
When it comes to marriage and adoption for LGBTQ+ couples in Texas, things can become very complicated. It wasn’t until almost two (2) years ago that Texas finally legalized same-sex marriage. So, once a couple is married, how do they go about starting a family? Obviously, an LGBTQ+ couple can’t have their own biological children.…
Read MoreCan a School Fire You for Being LGBT in Houston, Texas?
Believe it or not, a majority of the states still have no laws protecting LGBT members from discrimination in the workplace. Sadly, Texas is one of them. While some bills have been passed in the last few years that protect some LGBT rights, there is still no widespread protection in Texas. This means that, legally,…
Read MoreCan Transgender Student Athletes Compete in Texas?
There is a lot of debate right now about transgender student athletes. A lot of states allow these athletes the right to compete under their current gender. So, if a male identifies as a female, they can compete with other females. This has garnered a lot of heated discussions. People think it’s unfair that male,…
Read MoreCan a Court Deny You Custody Based on Your Being Transgender?
If you get divorced or separated, your biggest concern will be custody of your children. In a traditional marriage, the mother is usually given great preference when it comes to custody. This may not seem fair, but it’s the truth. When a man and woman get divorced, unless there are unique circumstances, the woman is…
Read MoreHow Will the Religious Belief Bill Affect Members of the LGBT Community?
In April of this year, Texas passed a religious belief bill that allows state-licensed workers to deny services to people based on “sincerely held religious beliefs.” The law protects workers such as doctors, teachers and counselors. This law essentially allows licensed professionals to deny service to anyone, based on their religious beliefs. The law doesn’t…
Read MoreCan LGBTQ+ Couples Complete a Pre-Nuptial Agreement in Texas?
If you and your LGBTQ+ partner are considering getting married, you may want to consider a pre-nuptial agreement. This is especially true if either of you has significant debts or assets. Once you get married, there’s no way to protect yourselves in the marriage. In the event of divorce, your assets and debts will be…
Read MoreWhat Are Some of the Major Issues Facing Transgender People in Houston?
Members of the LGBTQ+ community have worked hard to protect the legal rights of transgender people. In recent years, we have seen greater mainstream acceptance of transgender individuals. However, the law is still far behind when it comes to protecting the rights of transgender men and women. Some of the issues that LGBTQ+ people still…
Read MoreIs Employment Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation Legal in Texas?
Texas didn’t legalize gay marriage until June of 2017. It took years for members of the LGBTQ+ community to be allowed to marry. When the law passed legalizing marriage, a lot of people thought Texas would continue to offer additional legal protections to LGBTQ+ people. This was not the case. LGBTQ+ individuals have faced discrimination…
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