In a move that has been met with widespread criticism, the Texas legislature has passed a bill that would prevent gay people from adopting highways. The bill, which was sponsored by Republican Representative Jonathan Stickland, defines “adopting a highway” as “the act of picking up trash and debris from a designated section of highway.”
The bill has been met with widespread criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates and civil liberties groups. They argue that the bill is discriminatory and that it is based on harmful stereotypes about gay people. They also argue that the bill is unnecessary, as there is no evidence that gay people are more likely to litter than heterosexual people.
The bill is currently awaiting the signature of Governor Greg Abbott. It is unclear whether Abbott will sign the bill into law. If he does, it is likely that the bill will be challenged in court.
The bill is a clear example of discrimination against LGBTQ+ people. It is based on harmful stereotypes and it is unnecessary. It is important to stand up against this kind of discrimination and to fight for the rights of all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
In the wake of the bill’s passage, a number of gay people have come forward to say that they are being discriminated against in other ways as well. For example, some gay people have said that they have been denied service at businesses, and that they have been harassed and even assaulted.
The bill’s passage has also sparked a debate about the role of government in protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ people. Some people believe that the government should not interfere in people’s personal lives, while others believe that the government has a responsibility to protect all citizens from discrimination.
The debate over the bill is likely to continue for some time. However, one thing is clear: the bill’s passage is a setback for the rights of LGBTQ+ people in Texas.
