The backers of a bathroom bill which would let people use public restrooms and similar facilities based on their “biological sex” have vowed to mobilize a million Christians in a bid to have the measure approved.
Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) filed a measure which would specify that government establishements’ restrooms, dressing rooms, and locker rooms can be used by people based on their “biological sex.” The bill would also allow school districts to allot single-occupancy bathrooms and would block local governments from creating ordinances that would hinder companies from formulating their own policies regarding restrooms, My San Antonio details.
During a press briefing, Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said the bathroom bill does not attack …show more content…
Eddie Lucio Jr. (D-Brownsville), who was also present during the news conference, expressed support for the measure. Although his vote could push the bill through legislation, the measure is expected to encounter roadblocks in the House, especially since Speaker Joe Straus (R-San Antonio) voiced out concern over the possible implications it may have on the economy.
Faith Outreach Center pastor Charles Flowers is one of the conservative Christian leaders who attended the news briefing. He will also help push for the bill to be passed in the Senate.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday, hundreds of people gathered at the Texas Capitol to oppose the bathroom bill as the voting or the measure looms nearer. Facebook and NFL are among the giant companies that have spoken out against the measure, with the latter warning that the Super Bowl may no longer be held in Dallas or Houston if the bill pushes through, NBC Chicago reports.
Rachel Gonzales, who testified against the bathroom bill on behalf of her seven-year-old transgender daughter Libby, said the child and her friends are now homeschooled because they could not use the bathroom they needed. Many pastors also spoke up to directly oppose Gonzales’ choice, with Pastor Conny Moore saying the mother is “taking God out of the picture” and that allowing transgenders to enter girls’ bathroom is tantamount to invasion of
Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) filed a measure which would specify that government establishements’ restrooms, dressing rooms, and locker rooms can be used by people based on their “biological sex.” The bill would also allow school districts to allot single-occupancy bathrooms and would block local governments from creating ordinances that would hinder companies from formulating their own policies regarding restrooms, My San Antonio details.
During a press briefing, Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said the bathroom bill does not attack …show more content…
Eddie Lucio Jr. (D-Brownsville), who was also present during the news conference, expressed support for the measure. Although his vote could push the bill through legislation, the measure is expected to encounter roadblocks in the House, especially since Speaker Joe Straus (R-San Antonio) voiced out concern over the possible implications it may have on the economy.
Faith Outreach Center pastor Charles Flowers is one of the conservative Christian leaders who attended the news briefing. He will also help push for the bill to be passed in the Senate.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday, hundreds of people gathered at the Texas Capitol to oppose the bathroom bill as the voting or the measure looms nearer. Facebook and NFL are among the giant companies that have spoken out against the measure, with the latter warning that the Super Bowl may no longer be held in Dallas or Houston if the bill pushes through, NBC Chicago reports.
Rachel Gonzales, who testified against the bathroom bill on behalf of her seven-year-old transgender daughter Libby, said the child and her friends are now homeschooled because they could not use the bathroom they needed. Many pastors also spoke up to directly oppose Gonzales’ choice, with Pastor Conny Moore saying the mother is “taking God out of the picture” and that allowing transgenders to enter girls’ bathroom is tantamount to invasion of