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Heron Greenesmith, Esq. @herong.bsky.social

I wish i knew these reps' names! Another rep is offering an amendment, pointing out that there have been NO reports or examples from the state of Texas if incidents that this bill remedies.

aug 28, 2025, 7:19 pm • 22 2

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Heron Greenesmith, Esq. @herong.bsky.social

Rep: "This bill does nothing to make my wife or daughters safer. And i make it a point to say I'm a Christian. Because we have heard from. faith leaders across the state who have testified against this bill. We have had one 1000 business testify against these bills."

aug 28, 2025, 7:21 pm • 28 5 • view
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Heron Greenesmith, Esq. @herong.bsky.social

Rep points out that the bathroom puts a target on visitors' backs at airports "just because they look different." "Who should decide who is not a woman? Well, this bill puts big government in that role."

aug 28, 2025, 7:23 pm • 23 3 • view
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Heron Greenesmith, Esq. @herong.bsky.social

Rep González: "Why do you think the testimony in the House Committee was cut off after 2 hours despite there being 500 people signed up testify against the bill?"

aug 28, 2025, 7:26 pm • 22 4 • view
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Heron Greenesmith, Esq. @herong.bsky.social

Omg it hasn't been Middleton this whole time testifying for the bill I'm so sorry. It's been Representative Orr!!! My deepest apologies. 😔 😟 🙁 😥 😞

aug 28, 2025, 7:28 pm • 26 1 • view
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Heron Greenesmith, Esq. @herong.bsky.social

Middleton was the author in the Senate and I'm no Texan (obviously).

aug 28, 2025, 7:29 pm • 20 1 • view
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Heron Greenesmith, Esq. @herong.bsky.social

Orr just implied that intersex people are anomalies.

aug 28, 2025, 7:30 pm • 17 2 • view
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Heron Greenesmith, Esq. @herong.bsky.social

Rep asking about a trans 3rd grade girl. "Would making her use the boys bathroom make her feel safer?" Orr: "I acknowledge your point."

aug 28, 2025, 7:32 pm • 21 1 • view
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Heron Greenesmith, Esq. @herong.bsky.social

Rep: What about trans men? Orr demures.

aug 28, 2025, 7:33 pm • 16 1 • view
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Heron Greenesmith, Esq. @herong.bsky.social

Rep: Are you aware that there are far more trans people unsafe in bathrooms? Orr: Your preference for your appearance has no bearing here.

aug 28, 2025, 7:34 pm • 19 2 • view
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Heron Greenesmith, Esq. @herong.bsky.social

Rep: Are you aware that the Trevor Project found a link between youth suicidality and bills like this? Orr: I am not aware.

aug 28, 2025, 7:35 pm • 21 2 • view