Dallas trans woman ticketed for using ladies restroom
Posted: Wed May 02, 2012 4:40 pm
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Dallas city nondiscrimination ordinance doesn’t apply. That law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in public accommodations throughout the city. However, the law has an exemption for other governmental entities. Parkland hospital is exempt from the city policy because it is administered by the county.
Accordingly, she shouldn't have been ticketed.Under Texas law, Witherspoon must have acted "intentionally or knowingly for a lewd or unlawful purpose" to be cited with disorderly conduct.
Dallas city nondiscrimination ordinance doesn’t apply. That law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in public accommodations throughout the city. However, the law has an exemption for other governmental entities. Parkland hospital is exempt from the city policy because it is administered by the county.