Why is there still a law in Texas that says gay sex is illegal?

Texas Governor Greg Abbott holding a press conference to unveil his school safety plan following a school shooting at Santa Fe High School. (Shutterstock)

The Supreme Court ruled in 2003 that Texas’ sodomy law was unconstitutional, but state legislators continue to fight the battle against gay sex. Despite repeated efforts by Democrats to take the law off the books, Republicans have refused to repeal the law…