Lawmakers in Texas House attempt to tackle sin
The Texas House is a 150-member chamber of sinners. We know this because it’s a 150-member chamber of humans and, we’re told, to be human is to be a sinner.
Still in all, it’s a moment of note when one member, during floor debate, declares another member’s sexual orientation a sin.
The topic came up during House debate of the State Bar reauthorization bill, a measure needed lest we stop getting new lawyers.
As it happens, some House members had some ideas on how to make the measure, Senate Bill 302, even better by amending it during Monday’s debate. Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, offered an amendment he said would protect lawyers from practicing in a way contrary to their religious beliefs.
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