In the Texas Political Roundup: Both the House and Senate budget plans have zeroed out the funding for Governor Greg Abbott’s early education grant program. Plus, the “bathroom bill” advances in the Senate. And one lawmaker files a bill that would penalize men for masturbating.
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Masturbation fine, bathroom bill, Beto and Will’s road trip (podcast)
On this week’s TribCast, Evan talks to Alexa, Ross and Patrick about Jessica Farrar’s proposed fine for masturbators, the Senate’s passage of the so-called bathroom bill, last week’s court ruling on redistricting and the congressional car trip social media can’t get enough of.
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Texas Senate tentatively approves “bathroom bill”
After several hours of debate, the Texas Senate on Tuesday tentatively signed off on the “bathroom bill” on a 21-10 vote.
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Watch as Texas Senate debates “bathroom bill”
A week after a marathon hearing, the Texas Senate debated the “bathroom bill” on the floor Tuesday afternoon.
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Here’s what the revised Texas bathroom bill means in plain English
State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, the author of the so-called “bathroom bill,” last week unveiled a revised version of Senate Bill 6. We’ve updated our plain English annotation of the bill to explain how it would impact communities across Texas.
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Analysis: A week to test local powers in Texas
The Texas Legislature is going to be busy this week with issues that ordinarily belong to other governments, as it considers the wisdom of local ordinances on restrooms, ride-hailing, short-term rentals, sanctuary cities and plastic bags.
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Lawmakers hear hours of testimony on bathroom bill (video)
Who can use what bathroom dominated the talk at the Texas Capitol this week.
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The Brief: Senate committee advances bathroom bill
Texas lawmakers on the Senate State Affairs Committee passed the bathroom bill early Wednesday morning after more than 13 hours of public testimony.
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Committee sends Texas “bathroom bill” to full Senate
After 13-plus hours of emotional testimony, largely in opposition, the Senate State Affairs Committee voted 7-1 early Wednesday morning to advance the so-called Texas “bathroom bill” — a legislative priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
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“Bathroom bill” testimony runs late into Tuesday evening
The legislation, Senate Bill 6, would require transgender individuals to use the multi-stall bathrooms and locker rooms in schools and other government buildings that match their “biological sex,” as well as nix some local anti-discrimination laws.