The topic about LGBT rights still has been a very hot one for a long time because it is different from state to state in the U.S. Specifically, in Texas, nothing is a-hundred percent sure. Those people are able to adopt child when they become adults just like any other, but they cannot get married, and cannot be considered as domestic partners. Moreover, they are not provided any protection from discrimination, hate laws based on their sexual and gender identity.
I totally do not agree with how Texas works on LGBT rights. The U.S is a country of freedom, and the same to its states. I have no idea that if people's real gender can affect on any side of the economy, the society, nor the developing of the country in general, and Texas in particular. With the narrow chances that Texas gives to the LGBT, it is like we are forcing them to have an unfair life. Whenever I walk by any same-sex couple, I feel so sorry for them that I cannot do anything to help. There were some House Bills which were discussed to help them through years, but still ended up with none of positive actions. I do not know what they really think, but they are so stubborn on giving those a better life living with their real sexual and gender identity. For example, when they adopt a child, but they are unable to tell their kids that they are their parents officially, neither they show their children wedding photos nor their marriage license. It also shows that the law is not connected to other advantages. They have unsafe, unfair life while living in the state which is supposed to provide the best things to their residents.
At the moment, some localities do provide legal benefits to LGBT although they are limited. I think this is a good sign to hope the same thing could happen in the whole Texas.