After the tragic deadly shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets on Saturday afternoon many leaders, including Texas Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Democratic Party and Allen native Kyler Murray were among those to release statements about the shooting.
Texas lieutenant governor announces bill protecting national anthem
By Cory Dinkel article
AUSTIN, Texas - Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced Wednesday that the Star-Spangled Banner Protection Act will be among his legislative priorities this session. The bill known as Senate Bill 4, is to ensure that the national anthem is played at all events which receive public funding.
Patrick released a statement saying: It is hard to believe this could happen in Texas, but Mark Cuban’s actions of yesterday made it clear that we must specify that in Texas we play the national anthem before all major events. In this time when so many things divide us, sports are one thing that bring us together right, left, black, white, and brown. This legislation already enjoys broad support. I am certain it will pass, and the Star-Spangled Banner will not be threatened in the Lone Star State again.