Texasis one of 32 states where bans on same-sex unions could snap back into place if Obergefell v. Hodges — the landmark Supreme Court decision guaranteeing marriage equality 10 years ago on Thursday — were overturned.
Why it matters: A decade later, the milestone for marriage equality remains fragile, particularly in states with pre-existing bans like Texas.
By the numbers: About 60% of LGBTQ+ adults live in states where marriage rights would be at risk if Obergefell were struck down, per the Movement Advancement Project.
Reality check: Congress codified same-sex and interracial marriage in 2022 with the Respect for Marriage Act, but the law doesn't prevent states from restricting those rights if Obergefell falls.
What they're saying: Shannon Minter, the National Center for LGBTQ Rights' legal director, says a full reversal of Obergefell is unlikely, but warned of mounting efforts to undermine same-sex marriage equality.