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GOP gov posts picture of James Talarico as a woman while attacking his climate action bill
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· June 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident can be found through local news sources, including LGBTQ Nation, which reported on the governor's Facebook post.
A local politician is facing criticism from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. The governor's Facebook post included a photo that depicted the politician in a certain way.
This image was used to express disagreement with the politician's stance on environmental issues. The politician in question is a Democratic candidate for the state Senate and currently serves in the state legislature. Gov.
Abbott's post mentioned a specific piece of legislation related to climate change. Further details about the incident can be found through local news sources, including LGBTQ Nation, which reported on the governor's Facebook post.
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Category: rights Published: June 11, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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