Denison, Texas – Several residents of Denison have reported receiving pamphlets that list the “Texas Transgender Student Union” as the sender. The flyers closely resemble the branding of the Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT), but TENT has publicly denied any involvement.
Impersonation claims
TENT issued a statement saying the mailers are an impersonation and part of a broader pattern that also includes fake text messages sent in TENT’s name earlier this month. The organization emphasized that it did not create or distribute the pamphlets and is working to identify the source.
Who may be behind the mailers?
Corporate public records from the Wyoming Secretary of State trace a limited liability company called “Texas Transgender Student Union LLC” to Sheridan, Wyoming, where it was filed on September 2. No further information about the owners of the LLC has been released.
Local reaction
Denison residents voiced frustration and concern. Harvey Lacey described the flyers as “another one of those things that looks like it’s pro‑liberal, pro‑blue, and it’s really arch red. And it’s a crying shame.” James Peterson said, “If I was an organization and saw that had my name on it, I’d become livid and upset with whoever had pirated our name to go on to their literature. That’s probably got some legality issues — misrepresentation. You put out a terrible message, then do it under false pretenses. That’s a double whammy.”
Impact on the advocacy group
TENT reported that the impersonation has led to online harassment and forced the group to pause public events over safety concerns. The organization continues to seek answers about who is responsible for the mailers.
What residents can do
Residents who receive the pamphlets are encouraged to report the incident to local law enforcement and to TENT, which is collecting any additional information that might help identify the perpetrators.
The situation highlights the challenges advocacy groups face when their identities are misused for deceptive purposes, and it underscores the importance of vigilance in verifying the source of political or social messaging.
Original reporting: KXII News 12 (Gray) — read the source article.
