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Ken Ballard gave a heart-wrenching speech about his trans son, 14-year-old Ashur .
Ballard was speaking during Texas ' 85th Legislative Session this past winter .
Ballard and Ashur are living proof that acceptance and inclusion save lives.
The ongoing debate over trans rights isn't isolated in Ballard 's home state.
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