Star-Spangled Banner Protection Act Passes in Texas

The GOP-led chamber voted 28-2 to advance the “Star-Spangled Banner” Protection Act, with 11 Democrats voting in favor of passage. Before the Texas bill can become law, it will need approval of the state House.

Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presides over the Senate chamber, was surprised to receive Democrat support on the bill. He said the 28-2 vote in favor of passage was “one of the more surprising votes” in his career, reported click2houston.com.

The “‘Star Spangled Banner’ Protection Act” is a Republican-backed bill that requires any professional sport team with state government contracts to play the national anthem before the start of any game, the Washington Examiner reported….

 

(Excerpts from Newsmax)