Title: Requires the National Anthem be Played at All Sporting Events
Signed by Governor Greg Abbott
Title: Requires the National Anthem be Played at All Sporting Events
Title: Requires the National Anthem be Played at All Sporting Events
Vote to pass a bill that requires the national anthem be played at all sporting events.
Prohibits a government entity from entering an agreement requiring a financial commitment unless (Sec. 2274.002):
The agreement includes written verification that the professional sports team will play the national anthem at the beginning of each of their games; and
The agreement includes a provision that failure to comply with the above provision results in a penalty of some form.
Specifies that penalties might include having to repay the government entity, or being barred from future aid from the government entity (Sec. 2274.002 B).
Requires that government entities adhere strictly to the above provisions (Sec. 2274.003).
Title: Requires the National Anthem be Played at All Sporting Events