The top local stories this morning from ĻӰԺ: The full Texas Senate will take up the so-called “bathroom bill” next week, after a early this morning.
It would require transgender people to use public bathrooms that correspond with the sex on their birth certificate. It would also nix local anti-discrimination laws meant to allow transgender residents to use bathrooms that match their gender identity.
SB 6 face a tough road if it reaches the House. Republican Speaker Joe Straus has slammed the measure as being bad for business.
Other stories this morning:
- Design plans for the ambitious have gotten an upgrade.
- Could blockchain bring medical records out of the dark ages? Lauren Silverman explores in our latest report.
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