Bill to protect against hairstyle discrimination sent to Texas governor

State Rep. Ron Reynolds urges the passage of the CROWN Act during a press conference held by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus in the state Capitol on April 13. (Credit: Leila Saidane/The Texas Tribune)

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A bill that would ban race-based hair discrimination in Texas workplaces, schools and housing policies is headed to the governor after the Senate approved the bill Friday. Texas would become the latest state to enact the law in a movement that was inspired by the experiences of two students near Houston who were told to cut their hair or be disciplined.