Texas May Ban Civil Unions

In the Houston Chronicle today is a story about an upcoming vote on the issue of not just gay marriage, but civil unions as well.

The state Senate sent voters on Saturday a proposed constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriages and civil unions in Texas, with balloting set for Nov. 5.

While I have some reservations about the idea of gay marriage, I think that at the very least gay couples should have some way to formalize a committed relationship.

This is ridiculous, but I will be very surprised if this measure is not passed.

-- CAV