Abbott signs into law CROWN Act banning race-based hair discriminationGov. Greg Abbott over the weekend signed into law a bill prohibiting race-based hair discrimination in Texas workplaces, schools and housing policies. It goes into effect in September.
Texas House approves bill to improve background checks on child-welfare workersThe action came after The Refuge, a Bastrop foster care facility, hired a caretaker without knowing her history of misconduct.
Texas lawmaker again tries to block discriminatory hairstyle bans in schools and workplacesTexas lawmakers could prohibit race-based hair discrimination at schools and workplaces. At least 20 states have already passed similar legislation, according to a group that champions the laws.
