FURRIES Act filed by Texas lawmakers targets non-human student behavior in schools
The bill aims to ban students from non-human behavior with exceptions for days designated for costumes like Halloween.
Texas bill would ban ‘furry culture’ in public schools
Smithville, introduced the FURRIES Act (Forbidden Unlawful Representation of Roleplaying in Education) on Thursday to prohibit Texas public schools from allowing furry subculture behavior in classrooms and on campuses.
Gov. Greg Abbott backs bill banning 'non-human' behavior in schools
The bill is based on debunked claims that public schools were encouraging so-called furries. Lawmakers have used the claims to funnel public funds to private schools.
Texas politician introduces bill to ban 'non-human behavior' in schools
A new bill introduced in the Texas House of Representatives Thursday by state Rep. Stan Gerdes (R-Smithville)— which would be known as the FURRIES Act— seeks to ban "non-human behavior" in schools, including meowing or hissing, wearing leashes or collars, and the use of litter boxes.
GOP legislator files bill to stop “furries” from using litter boxes in schools
T exas legislator Rep. Stan Gerdes (R) has introduced The FURRIES Act, legislation to punish students who act like non-human animals in schools and penalize schools who allow this
Hoax-pushing Republican introduces bill to ban kids using litter boxes in school
Several years ago, claims about children in public schools being allowed to use litterboxes were exposed as internet hoaxes — but one Texas Republican doesn't seem to have received that message. Chron.
Kids using litter boxes in school? Texas FURRIES bill seeks to stop 'non-human' behavior
SAN ANTONIO - A new bill has been proposed to prevent the alleged "non-human" behavior at Texas schools, and it has the Governor's backing.H.B. No. 4814, otherw
Greg Abbott cites debunked claim that public schools catered to ‘furries’ in latest voucher push
The governor's remarks seemed to call back unfounded rumors that public schools across the country were catering to students ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott awards $17.3M semiconductor grant to SpaceX for Bastrop expansion
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the fifth Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant of $17.3 million will be awarded to ...
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State awards $17.3M grant to SpaceX for ‘Texas-sized expansion’ in Bastrop
Governor Greg Abbott said he approved the grant to support the Bastrop facility's expansion, which is expected to create over ...
TCEQ faces pressure to hold public meeting on proposed compost facility in Lee County
Opponents have filed more than 2,000 complaints with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), demanding the agency hold a public meeting before approving the permit. This comes after ...
Gov. Abbott announces $17.3M grant for SpaceX facility in Texas
The grant was awarded to expand SpaceX's semiconductor research and development and advanced packaging facility in Bastrop. It will create 400+ jobs.