Texas, FURRIES Act

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.
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
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.
Paw-litical Debate: Is Texas Banning Furries in Schools? We Break Down the Bill
The F.U.R.R.I.E.S ACT stands for Forbidding Unlawful Representation of Roleplaying in Education. Bill HB 4814 was filed by Republican State Rep. Stan Gerdes, and it would ban any non-human behavior by students. This means any student can not act or identify as anything other than a human in Texas Schools.
What is the FURRIES Act? Lawmakers target non-human student behavior in schools
Is it just an expression of freedom or a distraction? Lawmakers want to crack down on students acting like their furry friends during school.
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.
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 ...
When furries are outlawed...
Texas state representative Stan Gerdes bought into some years-old viral disinformation with the new Forbidding Unlawful ...