Pamphlets falsely attributed to the Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT) were mailed to families across Texas during early voting, addressed to students and containing information about transgender identity and emancipation. TENT denied involvement and said the mailers do not represent the organization's position.
Where
Statewide
When
Oct. 19–21, 2026 (social media posts began circulating Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 19–20, opening of early voting for Nov.
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT)advocacy group that denied involvement in mailers
Texas Transgender Student Union LLCWyoming company formed to send mailers
Jon BonckRepublican candidate for Texas 38th Congressional District
SnailWorksmail tracking company associated with mailer IDs
The facts
Texas Transgender Student Union LLC was formed in Wyoming in early September 2026.2
Pamphlets mailed to families during early voting for Nov. 3 election, addressed to students.2
Mailers listed a Houston-area post office box as the student union address.2
Pamphlet resources linked to Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT).2
TENT denied involvement and said mailers do not represent the organization's position.2
Mailer IDs were associated with Maryland-based mail tracking company SnailWorks.2
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Jon Bonck, Republican candidate for Texas 38th Congressional District The mailer is disgusting and evil; the radical left is trying to brainwash Texan children.2
TENT The organization has received threats of violence following the mailers.2
TENT TENT still does not know who sent text messages offering to answer questions about gender-affirming care.2
Where the sources disagree
Source of the mailers and texts Wyoming LLC formed in early September [2]; Maryland-based SnailWorks associated with mailer IDs [2]; actual originator unknown
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
Where did the false Texas transgender rights group pamphlets come from? WFAA is getting the answers.
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