As Texas’ controversial “bathroom bill” surpassed a major hurdle this week, a Dripping Springs-based group joins others, fearing passage of the measure could lead to discrimination against transgender people.

Senate Bill 3, authored by State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brehnam), passed by a 21-10 vote in the Texas Senate July 25.

SB 3, along with its House companion bill, is one of 20 items Texas Gov. Greg Abbott listed as priority when he called a special legislative session in June....