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More than 140 anti-LGBTQ bills were introduced by Texas lawmakers this legislative session. That political backdrop has made events like this past weekend's annual Pride picnic in Fort Worth that much more important.

Gender-affirming health care is a large focus of this year鈥檚 legislative session, with bills like SB 14 that would ban care for minors in the state and penalize doctors offering this care. Families, trans youth and advocates share how it鈥檚 felt to live in Texas during this moment of uncertainty.

Bertinand 鈥淏ertie鈥� Gardner said he was shocked when 200 people showed up to the first ever Youth Pride Picnic in Fort Worth last year. While he was planning the event for the local nonprofit LGBTQ Saves, people told him to expect less than half that number.

Pride Month is a time to celebrate, educate and learn. Advocates say this is a time to foster community and express allyship. North Texas is kicking off Pride Month with an array of events.

Many of the annual Pride celebrations that take place in June aren't happening in person this year because of COVID-19.Last year's Trinity Pride Fest was鈥�