Texas removes LGBT youth suicide hotline from state webpages

Demonstrators gather on the steps to the State Capitol in Austin on May 20 to protest transgender-related legislation being considered in the Legislature. (Photo: Eric Gay / AP)

Texas officials removed two webpages in late August that provided resources for LGBTQ youths — including a link to a suicide prevention hotline — a few hours after criticism from one of Gov. Greg Abbott’s Republican primary challengers.

The candidate, Don Huffines…