Earlier this month in a 7-1 vote, the Senate State Affairs Committee voted to advance the Texas “bathroom bill.” Co-founder of the Wantabes, an all inclusive girls empowerment group, Maci Jackson was not happy with the decision.
The “bathroom bill” will be used to regulate bathroom use and keep transgender Texans from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity.
A prohibition of discrimination or harassment flyer in Old Main. Texas State prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation and other factors. Those on the opposition of the bathroom bill say it is a form of discrimination against the trans community.
Bathroom signs like this one in the LBJ Student Center are normal to some, but can be triggering and intimidating to others.
Transgender Texas State student, Jenna Van Pelt talked with Val Figueroa about how she would be affected by the “bathroom bill.” Jenna says she would be worried about her mental issues if she is forced to start using the guys restroom. She already has anxiety and the bill would set her into another depression.
Texas State Senior and Men Against Violence President Nicholas Rambeau holding up a “trans rights now” sticker. Men Against Violence is a peer education organization that engages students through education and outreach on topics about violence prevention to help influence healthy attitudes and behaviors.
Men Against Violence is housed with the Student Health Center’s Health Promotion Services. The office stands for a number of causes and always strives to be inclusive.
Texas State’s Student Government hosted Bobcat United spring round table. This event was an opportunity for students to make their voices heard and to help accelerate the conversation of how to progress policies focused on creating a healthier campus environment for everyone.
Texas State University president Denise Trauth discussing the bathroom bill, sexual assault and other issues with Men Against Violence president Nicholas Rambeau at Student Government’s Bobcats United spring round table event.
Texas State University president Denise Trauth listening to sentiments of students at this year’s spring round table.
Texas State Junior Tafari Robertson discussing social issues with President Denise Trauth. Tafari believes the “bathroom bill” is invading people’s basic human rights.
Director of the Student Health Center Dr. Emilio Carranco. After a complaint of from a student, the Student Health Center has made efforts to be more trans-inclusive.
Texas State student, Nianna Gutierrez talked with Val Figueroa about how her opposing views on the bathroom. Nianna said the implementation of the bathroom bill would create a conflict of interest with Texas State’s liberal and inclusive environment.
Texas State student, Nianna Gutierrez talked with Val Figueroa about how her opposing views on the bathroom. Nianna said the implementation of the bathroom bill would create a conflict of interest with Texas State’s liberal and inclusive environment.
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