AUSTIN – The Texas Senate has tentatively signed off on the so-called “bathroom bill” in a 21-10 vote.
The controversial bill would regulate which restrooms trangender people can use in government buildings.
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Supporters of Senate Bill 6 said the bill will protect women using the bathroom. Critics say it’s discriminatory.
The upper chamber must still give the legislation a final stamp of approval before sending it to the Texas House of Representatives.
The vote could come as early as Wednesday.