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2019-06-12 -Land of the Free

Texas Gov. Abbott signs law allowing kids to run lemonade stands

[WASHINGTONEXAMINER] Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

... governor of Texas. Abbott is a Republican. His 2014 Dem opponent, state senatrix Wendy Davis, thought the absolute, most pressing, most important issue facing the state was abortion. Abbott beat the pantyhose off her. His 2018 opponent, Lupe Valdez didn't dwell too heavily on abortion, but she lost too...
signed a bill into law that allows kids to run lemonade stands without fear of being shut down.

The law goes into effect in September and prohibits cities and neighborhood associations from implementing rules that block or regulate children trying to sell nonalcoholic drinks such as lemonade on private property, according to the Texas Tribune.

Republican state Rep. Matt Krause introduced the bill after police shut down a lemonade stand that was run by two daughters trying to raise money for a Father's Day gift in 2015. The bill was unanimously passed in both chambers and Abbott signed the bill on Monday.

Posted by Fred 2019-06-12 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11129 views ] Top

#1 They needed a law for this ?

Posted by Dron66046 2019-06-12 02:14|| 2019-06-12 02:14|| Front Page Top

#2 Sadly yes, health dept regulations, over zealous licensing offices and the like.

Posted by Seeking Cure For Ignorance 2019-06-12 04:04|| 2019-06-12 04:04|| Front Page Top

#3 They should put teeth in such bills, any official or agent of the government in violation gives 5 years in prison with felony record and $250,000 fine.

Posted by Silentbrick 2019-06-12 05:36|| 2019-06-12 05:36|| Front Page Top

#4 Texas governor signs controversial 'Save Chick-fil-A' bill into law

Posted by Skidmark 2019-06-12 06:25|| 2019-06-12 06:25|| Front Page Top

#5 I guessed the Bee. I was wrong!

Posted by Raj 2019-06-12 07:16|| 2019-06-12 07:16|| Front Page Top

#6 Maybe it time to consider applying to be another set of counties in the Republic of Texas.

Posted by Procopius2k 2019-06-12 08:54|| 2019-06-12 08:54|| Front Page Top

#7 No need, they'll redistrict soon enough.

Posted by Skidmark 2019-06-12 15:06|| 2019-06-12 15:06|| Front Page Top

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