Texas bill bans children from furry-related activities in schools

Texas State Rep. Stan Gerdes has introduced a bill that bans children from engaging in activities associated with furries in schools. This includes using litter boxes, making animal noises, and dressing in animal costumes, with exceptions for school mascots. The bill responds to false claims from previous years about children using litter boxes in schools. These claims were widely debunked as internet hoaxes but have been echoed by some Republican politicians. Critics have linked this legislation to anti-transgender measures, suggesting it reflects negative views toward transgender students. The bill aims to regulate behaviors that are not based on factual occurrences in schools.