What is the FURRIES Act? Lawmakers target non-human student behavior in schools
- The Texas Legislature is debating the F.U.R.R.I.E.S Act, which bans students from dressing or acting like non-humans while in school, according to State Rep. Stan Gerdes .
- Students may face suspension or expulsion for violating the F.U.R.R.I.E.S Act, which will be enforced by including guidelines in student codes of conduct.
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Gov. Greg Abbott backs bill banning ‘non-human’ behavior in schools
Gov. Greg Abbott is resurfacing claims that public schools across the country are allowing students to act as “furries” in classrooms in his latest push to funnel taxpayer funds to private schools.
Texas Bill Would Ban 'Furry Culture' in Public Schools
THE CENTER SQUARE—State Rep. Stan Gerdes, R-Smithville, introduced the FURRIES Act, known as the Forbidden Unlawful Representation of Roleplaying in Education, on Thursday to prohibit Texas public schools from allowing furry subculture behavior in classrooms and on campuses. The furry subculture involves individuals adopting anthropomorphic animal identities who often dress in costumes and attempt to mimic animal behavior. “I can’t believe we ha…
Texas Bill Will Ban 'Furries' In Schools Because No Dumb Conspiracy Ever Dies
Any day with a Nichijou screenshot is a good day. Just to demonstrate that no truly stupid idea ever goes away, a Texas Republican lawmaker, state Rep. Stan Gerdes, has introduced a bill to prohibit “non-human behavior” by kids in public schools, because apparently he either 1) believes there are actually kids being given litter boxes to poop in; 2) is literally stuck in a time warp from 2022-23; or 3) believes it will get him attention and dona…

Kids using litter boxes in school? Texas FURRIES bill seeks to stop 'non-human' behavior
SAN ANTONIO - A new bill has been proposed to prevent the alleged "non-human" behavior at Texas schools, and it has the Governor's backing.H.B. No. 4814, otherw
Texas bill would ban 'furry culture' in public schools
(The Center Square) – State Rep. Stan Gerdes, R-Smithville, introduced the FURRIES Act (Forbidden Unlawful Representation of Roleplaying in Education) on Thursday to prohibit Texas public schools from allowing furry subculture behavior in classrooms and on campuses. The furry subculture…
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