Texas Governor Abbott Says He Wants to Sign a Transgender Bathroom Bill

No longer silent, Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday that he wants to work with the House and Senate to approve a transgender bathroom bill.

“I support the principles of both the Senate and House to protect privacy in bathrooms. We will work to get a bill to my desk,” Abbott said via Twitter.

Abbott’s statement of support came one day before a House committee was to begin debate on a new measure that would block cities, counties and school districts from enacting or enforcing transgender-friendly restroom policies.

House Bill 2899 by GOP state Rep. Ron Simmons would nullify local anti-discrimination protections that regulate access to multiple-occupancy bathrooms, showers and changing rooms.

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