The Texas CROWN Act, also known as House Bill 567 was successfully voted on in the Texas Senate with 29-1.
FOX 26 Reporter Gabby Hart spoke with some Houstonians who shared their feelings about the Crown Act being passed in the U.S. House of Representatives.The Texas CROWN Act, also known as House Bill 567 was successfully voted on in the Texas Senate with 29-1 votes and is heading to the Governor’s desk.
The CROWN Act, which stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair, would prohibit discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.Representative Rhetta Bowers, Author of the bill, had the following to say: "I am incredibly thankful to Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Chairman Bryan Hughes for swiftly advancing The CROWN Act. I also owe a great deal of gratitude to Senator Borris L. Miles, our Senate Sponsor, for shepherding the bill through the Senate. I must express my gratitude for CROWN Coalition Co-Creator Adjoa B. Asamoah, for all of her hard work and support, here on the ground and from afar.
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