Apr 20, 2021
State Senator Dawn Buckingham says the penalty for rioting in Texas should be increased. The Travis County Republican says current rules don t do enough to stop protesters from attacking police and damaging property. Her proposed bill comes as the nation braces for the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. On Sunday, a drive-by shooter wounded two Minnesota National Guard members who were part of a security team made up of troops and Minneapolis police. Buckingham says it should be a state jail felony for rioters who commit assault.
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State Senator Calls For Increased Penalty For Rioting
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State Senator Calls For Increased Penalty For Rioting
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Texas Senate Votes to Protect National Anthem at Pro Games
The news caused a bit of a stir at the time to say the least, and the NBA quickly stepped in to say that the anthem would be required at all games.
Many of us moved on with our lives, but some Texas lawmakers weren t about to let it go.
The Texas Senate has passed SB4, aka the Star-Spangled Banner Protection Act. The legislation would prohibit government entities at the state, county, and city level from entering agreements using tax dollars with any professional sports team unless the contract includes a written agreement that the National Anthem will play before each game.