Gov. Greg Abbott signs CROWN Act into law banning race-based hair discrimination

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The CROWN Act was signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Saturday.

“The Governor has signed HB 567, the Texas CROWN Act! Thank you to Adjoa B-a Asamoah, Co-Creator of the CROWN Coalition and Senator Borris L. Miles, our Senate Sponsor, and the countless tireless advocates for all of your hard work. We did it!” Bowers said on social media.

The bill was created after two Houston-area students were told they should cut their hair or else they would have to face disciplinary actions. The Senate approved the bill in May.Cynthia Miranda graduated from UT Austin and is a proud Houstonian. She is passionate about covering breaking news and community stories. Cynthia previously covered elections, the historic 2021 Texas winter storm, and other news in East Texas.

 

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