“We’re seeing a rise in anti-LGBTQ crimes in the state because of the culture wars that #Republicans are fighting.”
Experts on #LGBTQIA+ and human rights say an alarming rise in anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation leads directly to a rise in hate incidents, including deadly violence. I used GLAAD data to analyze incidents in Central #Texas over the last few years: 
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Austin Free Press
Legislating intolerance: Anti-LGBTQ legislation tied to “massive rise” in hate incidents
Even Austin has seen a rise in incidents of LGBTQ+ hate and intolerance.