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Texas F.U.R.R.I.E.S. Act Targets 'Non-Human Behavior' in Schools

Governor Greg Abbott supports the bill, linking it to his push for school vouchers, as critics question its necessity and focus.

  • The F.U.R.R.I.E.S. Act, introduced in the Texas House, seeks to ban behaviors associated with the 'furry' subculture, such as wearing tails, barking, or using litter boxes in public schools.
  • Governor Greg Abbott has endorsed the bill, framing it as part of his broader campaign to promote school choice vouchers allowing taxpayer funds to be used for private school tuition.
  • The bill has been assigned priority status as House Bill 54, but no hearings have been scheduled yet.
  • Critics, including Democratic lawmakers, argue the bill is unnecessary, based on debunked claims, and ironic given its potential implications for private schools under the voucher program.
  • Claims about students identifying as animals or using litter boxes in schools have been widely discredited by school officials, though some lawmakers continue to cite them as justification.
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