AP’S ASSESSMENT: False. The district does not have a protocol for students who identify as animals, and it does not allow disruptions at school, according to Superintendent Randy Guttenberg.

Bill backed by Gov. Greg Abbott to ban 'furries' in schools stalls in Texas House By Benjamin Wermund, Austin Bureau Updated May 14, 2025 10:28 a.m.

Is “radical” furry culture taking over Texas public schools? One lawmaker says: Maybe, I’m not sure, but let’s ban it just in case.

A Texas Republican wants to ban students from "any non-human" behaviors in a bid to crack down on furry subculture.

A bill introduced in the Texas House of Representatives seeks to ban “non-human behavior” in schools, including practices that are common among furries.

A bill filed in the Texas House of Representatives backed by Gov. Greg Abbott would ban "non-human behavior" in schools, including barking and other practices common among furries.

A bill in Texas would ban “furry subculture“ from Texas public schools. Under the Forbidden Unlawful Representation of Roleplaying in Education, or FURRIES Act, students would be forbidden ...

Furries, Meowing in School Now a 'Radical Trend,' According to Lawmaker Be careful when teaching your children animal sounds, unless you want a parent-teacher conference about "non-human behavior." ...

State Rep. Stan Gerdes, R-Smithville, introduced the FURRIES Act on Thursday to prohibit Texas public schools from allowing furry subculture behavior.

Gov. Greg Abbott falsely claims Texas schools providing litter boxes to student 'furries' Abbott's comments are his latest attempt to smear public schools as he pursues voucher legislation.

Texas legislator Rep. Stan Gerdes (R) has introduced The FURRIES Act, legislation to punish students who act like non-human animals in schools and penalize schools who allow this behavior. Anti ...