12 republicans joined all 60 democrats in the Texas house to vote to formally repeal the gay sex ban that was ruled unconstitutional in 2003

First time the Texas house has passed any repeal attempts. It still faces steep odds in the Texas senate

  • ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world
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    19 hours ago

    That and it was also used to harass gay people. Cops would arrest them knowing the law wouldn’t be enforced, but getting cuffed and dragged to jail for the night makes the point.