:yea: https://www.texastribune.org/2021/08/31/new-texas-laws-september-2021/

  • TheFuckYouOnAbout [hy/hym]
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    3 years ago

    Social studies curriculum changes: HB 3979 limits teachers from discussing current events and systemic racism in class. The bill also prevents students from receiving class credit for participating in civic engagement and bans teaching of the “1619 Project.”

    :bruh-moment:

    Punishing cities who cut police budgets: If municipalities with a population of more than 250,000 reduce their police budget, HB 1900 allows the state to financially punish the cities by reducing sales tax revenues and preventing increases in property taxes.

    :do-not-do-this:

    Criminalizing homeless camping: HB 1925 makes camping in unapproved public places a misdemeanor crime that carries a fine of up to $500. Cities cannot opt out of the ban.

    :bruh: