Texas continues to surprise with new legislation, including a bill aiming to ban furries in schools. A furry is someone who enjoys dressing as animals or creatures with human traits, and the proposed F.U.R.R.I.E.S Act would forbid non-human behavior by students in Texas schools. The bill, filed by Republican State Rep. Stan Gerdes, could result in punishments such as removal from class, transfer to a disciplinary alternative school, suspension, or expulsion for students caught engaging in non-human behavior.
The F.U.R.R.I.E.S Act, or Forbidding Unlawful Representation of Roleplaying in Education, is causing controversy in Texas as it seeks to restrict students from identifying or acting as anything other than human in schools. The bill, if passed, would allow schools to punish students caught in non-human behavior in various ways, including informing parents and potentially removing students from the classroom or school entirely. The bill has not yet been scheduled for a hearing, but its implications for students and school events like Halloween and spirit week are already causing concern.
In addition to the proposed F.U.R.R.I.E.S Act, Texas has a history of strange and unique laws, as well as school mascots that reflect the state’s individuality. From bizarre laws still on the books to quirky school mascots, Texas continues to surprise with its legislative and cultural offerings.
