Texas state legislators on Monday voted to approve a bill that would withhold funding from state sports teams that choose not to play the national anthem before athletic events.
According to Senate Bill 4, also called the “Star Spangled Banner Protection Act,” professional sports teams would forfeit the opportunity to further receive state money and may be required to “repay any money paid to the team by this state or any governmental entity.”
The measure passed in the House by voice vote and is expected to head to Gov. Greg Abbott’s (R) desk on Tuesday for approval.
Opponents of the bill on Monday argued against the legislation, stating that it could be viewed as unconstituional.
“Once again, we’re carrying legislation that is openly and aggressively unconstitutional,” said state Rep. Gene Wu (D).
The big story on this is why do tax payers give money to sports teams. They aren’t government employees are they. Other people’s money OPM
Yay! Great idea!
Awesome!! About time!
Yippie ! …Man o Man i gotta get moved over to Texas ASAP !
Fascism