#publisher [tr?id=1570461443220689&ev=PageView&noscript=1] IFRAME: https://www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=GTM-P5L2Z5Z The Texas Tribune * Our Picks * Data * Events * Newsletters * Donate * * (Submit) * (Submit) Menu * (Submit) Close (Submit) ____________________ (BUTTON) (Submit) ____________________ * Our Picks * Data * Events * Newsletters * Donate * Gay marriage More Topics * * 1 * 2 * 3 * … * 8 * next [Lawrence_Katine_Garner_REUTERS_TT.jpg] [Lawrence_Katine_Garner_REUTERS_TT.jpg] REUTERS/Carlos A. Martinez Fifteen years after landmark gay rights case, same-sex couples in Texas still face challenges in court by Emma Platoff and Sydney Greene June 26, 2018 On June 26, 2003, the Supreme Court struck down a Texas law banning gay sodomy — a watershed moment for gay rights. But 15 years later, same-sex couples face another court case that aims to roll back their rights. Full Story [Rainbow_Flag_and_Elephant.jpg] [Rainbow_Flag_and_Elephant.jpg] Getty Images/iStockphoto Analysis: Texas GOP ignores young voters with LGBT snub by Ross Ramsey April 11, 2018 With its vote to deny the Log Cabin Republicans a booth at the GOP state convention, the State Republican Executive Committee might be drawing a line with the younger voters it hopes to attract. Full Story [TxTrib-GayWedding_017.JPG] [TxTrib-GayWedding_017.JPG] Tamir Kalifa Houston looks to Supreme Court to resolve same-sex marriage benefits fight by Alexa Ura Sept. 18, 2017 The city of Houston is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a decision by the Texas Supreme Court in which it suggested a landmark ruling legalizing same-sex marriage does not fully address the right to marriage benefits. Full Story [TexasSupremeCourtBuildingTT.jpg] [TexasSupremeCourtBuildingTT.jpg] What the Texas Supreme Court decided — and didn't — in its 2017 term by Emma Platoff June 30, 2017 After 10 months and 81 decisions, the Texas Supreme Court wrapped up its 2017 term on Friday. Here's a look back at what the nine justices decided — and didn't. Full Story [TTE-tribcast_leadart.png] [TTE-tribcast_leadart.png] Emily Albracht / Todd Wiseman Same-sex benefits, teacher pay raises and Dawnna Dukes (podcast) by Emily Ramshaw and Todd Wiseman June 30, 2017 On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Ross and Patrick about the state Supreme Court's same-sex benefits ruling, Gov. Greg Abbott's plan for teacher pay raises and state Rep. Dawnna Dukes' not-guilty plea in court. Full Story [TxTrib-GayWedding_014.JPG] [TxTrib-GayWedding_014.JPG] Tamir Kalifa Court throws out ruling that favored same-sex marriage benefits by Alexa Ura June 30, 2017 The Texas Supreme Court on Friday threw out a lower court ruling that said spouses of gay and lesbian public employees are entitled to government-subsidized same-sex marriage benefits. Full Story [TT-UT-Bathrooms-003.jpg] [TT-UT-Bathrooms-003.jpg] Jacob Villanueva/The Texas Tribune UT/TT Poll: Texas voters weigh in on importance of "bathroom bill" by Ross Ramsey June 19, 2017 Most Texas voters don't rate proposals to regulate transgender people's use of public restrooms as an important issue, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story [_BDB8695CleoNicole1.jpg] [_BDB8695CleoNicole1.jpg] Bob Daemmrich Texas on the hook for $600,000 after conceding same-sex marriage case by Alexa Ura April 19, 2017 A federal appeals court this week ordered the state to pay more than $600,000 in legal fees to two same-sex marriage couples who sued Texas over its now-defunct same-sex marriage ban. Full Story [041417_Still.jpg] [041417_Still.jpg] Texas' voter ID law again takes a hit in the courts (video) by Alana Rocha April 14, 2017 Asked to re-evaluate the state’s voter ID law, a federal judge rules for the second time that state lawmakers intentionally discriminated against Latino and black voters in passing the strict law. Full Story [TxTrib-GayWedding_017.JPG] [TxTrib-GayWedding_017.JPG] Tamir Kalifa Senate approves recusals for county clerks, judges objecting to same-sex marriage by Alexa Ura April 11, 2017 Under a Senate-backed proposal, county clerks with religious objections to same-sex marriages can recuse themselves from signing marriage licenses. Full Story [TxTrib-GayWedding_014.JPG] [TxTrib-GayWedding_014.JPG] Tamir Kalifa After GOP appeal, Texas Supreme Court agrees to take up same-sex marriage case by Alexa Ura Jan. 20, 2017 The Texas Supreme Court reversed course and agreed to take up a case involving benefits for married same-sex couples after Republican leaders urged the court to reconsider its earlier decision to let a lower court decision stand. Full Story [Anti_Abortion_SCOTUS2TT.jpg] [Anti_Abortion_SCOTUS2TT.jpg] Kevin Lamarque/REUTERS Analysis: Anti-Regulation Party in Texas Has a Strong Taste for Rules by Ross Ramsey June 28, 2016 Monday's Supreme Court ruling against two key provisions of the state's anti-abortion law was the latest setback for a band of Republicans who abhor regulatory constraints on business but who regularly try to control the behavior of individuals in Texas. Full Story [TxTrib-GayWedding_014.JPG] [TxTrib-GayWedding_014.JPG] Tamir Kalifa A Year Later, Texas Gay Marriage Debate Shifts by Madeline Conway June 26, 2016 Hundreds of gay couples across Texas are reaching their one-year wedding anniversaries, but resistance to same-sex marriage hasn’t gone away, it’s just changed focus. Full Story [Screenshot_2016-06-12_10.26.47.png] [Screenshot_2016-06-12_10.26.47.png] Analysis: Reaction to Patrick’s Tweet is Based on a History of Hostility by Ross Ramsey June 13, 2016 Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is under fire for his comments after the shootings in a gay nightclub in Orlando, and he can only blame himself. His problem isn’t his intent; his problem is that his other actions of late made his critics’ worst suspicions plausible. Full Story [marriage.png] [marriage.png] Joe Deshotel Court Ends Challenge to State's First Legal Same-Sex Marriage License by Alexa Ura April 15, 2016 The Texas Supreme Court on Friday tossed out Attorney General Ken Paxton’s effort to undo the union of the first gay couple to legally wed in Texas. Full Story [TT-god-lead-revisit.png] [TT-god-lead-revisit.png] Justin Dehn Revisit Our God & Governing Series by Texas Tribune Staff March 18, 2016 In the 2015 Texas legislative session, state lawmakers frequently used their religious beliefs to defend their policymaking. Take a look back at "God & Governing," our documentary-style series on the role lawmakers' personal faith played in their legislating. Full Story [_CMS_ACLUpress0236_Hoffman.jpg] [_CMS_ACLUpress0236_Hoffman.jpg] Bob Daemmrich Senate Republicans Zero in on Religious Freedom Bills by Alexa Ura Feb. 17, 2016 The next Texas legislative session is almost a year away, but Senate Republicans are already zeroing in on proposals to bolster legal protections for religious opponents of same-sex marriage. Full Story [TT-2015-yearinreview_socialtraffic-lead.png] [TT-2015-yearinreview_socialtraffic-lead.png] Loyalty Oaths, Jade Helm, Sandra Bland are Most-Read Trib Stories of 2015 by Rodney Gibbs Dec. 31, 2015 This year, Tribune readers flocked to our coverage of some of Texas’ – and the nation’s – most controversial topics. Check out our most popular news stories of 2015, on everything from gay marriage to Jade Helm. Full Story [_S3R7369hug.jpg] [_S3R7369hug.jpg] Bob Daemmrich A New Governor, Gay Weddings and Gun Rallies: 2015 in Photos by Shelby Knowles Dec. 26, 2015 Take a look at the top Texas Tribune images of 2015, which show everything from Greg Abbott being sworn in as governor to Capitol rallies supporting and opposing Planned Parenthood to the vibrant landscapes of Texas. Full Story [McClellan_resize_1.jpg] [McClellan_resize_1.jpg] Screen grab Video: Same-Sex Couples Struggle with Immigration by Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn Nov. 21, 2015 Months after the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, some Texas couples are still working to get their spousal immigration benefits realized. They're finding that legal matrimony doesn't always lead to citizenship. Full Story * * 1 * 2 * 3 * … * 8 * next Be a citizen, not a spectator. Support independent, fact-based journalism. Donate to our 501(c)(3) nonprofit newsroom. 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