ASAE, American Counseling Association among groups protesting proposed laws allowing exemptions for religious beliefs Texas capitol in AustinPhoto: Texas Legisature More than two years after North Carolina enacted a controversial "bathroom bill," associations are continuing to speak out against state legislation they say discriminates against LGBTQ individuals. This time the flashpoint is Texas, which unsuccessfully attempted to enact its own version of the bathroom bill in 2017. State lawmakers there are currently considering at least two measures that would allow businesses and individuals to refuse service to gay or transgender people based on their religious beliefs.… Read More