TEXAS: House Committee Will Today Hear Bill To Outlaw Same-Sex Marriage Even After SCOTUS Votes To Approve
A contentious debate is expected as a Texas House committee hears a bill barring state and local employees from licensing or recognizing same-sex marriages — even if the U.S. Supreme Court authorizes them. The “Preservation of Sovereignty and Marriage Act” by Magnolia Republican Rep. Cecil Bell Jr. will be heard Wednesday. It says no state or local funds could be used to “license, register, certify or support” gay marriage. It would also prohibit officials from recognizing, granting or enforcing gay marriage licenses. Justices will hear same-sex marriage arguments this summer. Bell’s bill aims to ensure that, regardless of their ruling, gay marriage would remain illegal in Texas.Bell was among the speakers at Monday's hate rally at the Texas Capitol Building. The House State Affairs Committee convenes at 10:30AM local time and the live-stream will be here.
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