Lion Heart 15,041 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 AUSTIN — The Texas bathroom bill is dead — for now. In an unexpected move late Tuesday, the Texas House wrapped up its business a day ahead of the official end of the 30-day special session, killing any hopes the legislation could be revived in the 11th hour. This marks the second time the so-called "bathroom bill" failed to pass this year; similar proposals to restrict transgender bathroom use died during the regular session that ended in June. "I'm disappointed," bathroom bill author Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, said Tuesday evening. "In our most intimate spaces, there should be some lines drawn." The bathroom bill may be dead, but the fight over transgender rights in Texas is just beginning. A top priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other far-right Republicans, the issue will likely re-emerge as a conservative litmus test during next year's GOP primary elections, and the legislation itself could be resurrected during the next legislative session in 2019. Patrick and the proposal's other supporters will likely continue to frame the push as the only way to guarantee the privacy and dignity for , and children, to keep "men out of women's restrooms" and boys off girls' sports teams. Carrollton Republican Ron Simmons, the House author of the legislation, said the bathroom bill will continue to be a source of debate in Texas until a statewide policy is set. "The legislation might be dead but the issue is still very much alive until it is solved at the state or federal level," Simmons said. "A patchwork of local ordinances or policies is never best for all Texans." https://www.dallasnews.com/news/texas-legislature/2017/08/15/transgender-texans-cautiously-optimistic-bathroom-bill-declared-dead-now ▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed 741 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 **** yeah! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenPonyboy 2,434 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Why are politicians wasting time on this ? they keep saying that gun control will not stop criminals because criminals wont follow said gun laws. However, they think a rapist and creep will obey that law ? Sorry but it just pisses me off when people hide transphobia/homophobia/racism by inciting fear and blaming criminals for everything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagagoogoose 30,952 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Good! Now stay dead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Hollywood 37,364 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I love how the thread title puts so much emphasis on "DIES" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lion Heart 15,041 Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 CELEBRATE ▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneTheC 3,726 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 i just need one more thing to die now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeeshy Keety 9,935 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 47 minutes ago, JaneTheC said: i just need one more thing to die now They / Them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneTheC 3,726 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 11 minutes ago, Squeeshy Keety said: are you hoping for the death of president trump? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PeterPan 0 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 In my state it didbt pass? Thats shocking Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan 0 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 2 hours ago, Squeeshy Keety said: U do realize of Trumps assassinated we are stuck with anotber bigot right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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