The Texas House of Representatives has shown progress toward repealing the state's anti-sodomy law with a preliminary vote of 72-55 in favor of House Bill 1738. This law has been unenforceable since the U.S. Supreme Court's Lawrence v. Texas decision in 2003, but still remains on the books. The repeal has gained support from an unusual bipartisan coalition of three Democrats and two Republicans, despite some lawmakers pushing for restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights. The next steps for the bill involve another House vote and a Senate hearing, both of which remain uncertain.
Harrison's mission has included "rolling back LGBTQ rights," according to Texas Monthly, with specific efforts to ban drag performances at public colleges and universities.
The repeal bill, House Bill 1738, must be approved by the House once again before the Texas Senate votes. It's unclear when the next House vote will be.
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