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Business Leaders Redouble Opposition To Bathroom Bill As Special Session Begins

Andrew Schneider

Posted on July 18, 2017 · Executives and trade association heads took their message to the steps of the State Capitol, warning efforts to regulate transgender bathroom access are already damaging the state’s convention and tourism industry.

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IBM Ups The Ante In Fight Against Texas Bathroom Bill

Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune

Posted on July 17, 2017 · As Texas lawmakers reconvene for a special legislative session, IBM and other major companies are re-upping their opposition to legislation they say would discriminate against transgender children and harm its Texas recruiting efforts.

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