NFL more forceful on TX BR-Bill' after Super Bowl

[Tejana]

Hello, folks.  Saw this article a while back, but didn't think it was of significance to post, then.  However, w/ all the interest in TX' proposed legislation, I thought it appropriate to post this NFL-related story's web-address (still works; just tried it.  Might have to do a copy & past into the search engine...couldn't get a direct "link" to work for me, ).  Also, since I don't recall anything posted here re: the NFL & the "Texas Bathroom Bill", I thought it might be of interest to all the concerned/worried Texas-watchers.

http://my.earthlink.net/article/us?guid=20170210/4eff75d2-ed88-47d7-a933-9b93dcbb2159

 

Just to allay folk's fears...please note the following:

1) Superbowl locations have already been determined for the next 5 years.  [Therefore, Texans don't have to worry about not being allowed to host the big game, not for a while at least. ]

2)  Please note that the article states, " 'Despite persistent misinformation in the media, under Senate Bill 6, all Texas teams will be able to set their own policies at the stadiums and arenas where they play and hold their events. There is no conflict with the NFL's statement today and Senate Bill 6,' Patrick spokesman Alejandro Garcia said."  [Thought I'd emphasize that aspect of the story...as we all know, the mainstream media, all too often, misrepresents a story in order to fit its own biases.  Very shameful, but it does happen.]

3)  The article also states that this particular proposed bit of legislation stops short of the NC law, that caused the NCAA so much grief.

 

 

 

 

[MarcieMarie12]

Not really, I am going there next month (Dallas) on business. I will not use the men's room if they pass that law--for my own safety. If passed and some random transphobe forces the issue I could be arrested at an airport or some other public building. It is scary stuff.

 

[TexasLibraryLady]

With all due respect, I have seen and heard this before and it does nothing to lessen my fears. Just because Mr. Patrick thinks his bill is "less" discriminatory than North Carolina's doesn't make it right.

We need the NFL and NBA and everyone else to speak out against this because our voices don't have enough weight.

It's nice to say that teams and performers and even private companies can set their own policy. What that means though is that we as trans people would have to figure out what the rule is every time. Is it my birth certificate, is it my presentation, or is it my original birth sex? Even worse is the fact that Joe Public isn't going to pay attention to the individual policies. They're only going to hear "No men in women's restrooms!" and go on the attack.

One of the things that they are claiming is that since we can change our birth certificate it's not discriminatory like NC was. However it's not that simple. I can't change my BC until after surgery, which is soon, but not in time to help with this bill.

 

Marcie, don't worry about your trip. If the bill passes, it won't go into effect until September 1. Also, the way the bill is written, we as transgender people don't face penalties, the agency/school does if they don't address and correct the situation (if someone files a complaint.) This really only makes it an issue for those of us that have to be in schools and government buildings all day every day.