LGBTQ Pride celebrations could land Texas schools in trouble under bill
Texas teachers could lose licenses and violators fined up to $10,000 for programs celebrating sexual preferences, under bill.
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Texas teachers could lose licenses and violators fined up to $10,000 for programs celebrating sexual preferences, under bill.
Senate Republicans have decided to focus on bills that target gender-affirming care for minors, drag performances, and school books that talk about gender and sexuality.
Senate Bill 8 supporters say the legislation protects the rights of parents who don’t want their kids to learn about gender identity and sexual orientation. Critics say it could force schools to ignore the existence of LGBTQ people.
A Texas Senate committee is considering a bill to ban drag performances in public spaces and prevent children from attending shows held at restaurants.
Students from West Texas A&M University gathered to protest the cancelation of a drag show on campus. The university's president claimed drag shows "discriminate against womanhood."