Lt. Governor Patrick and Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R – Brenham) held a press conference on January 5, 2017 announcing the filling of Senate Bill 6, the Texas Privacy Act.
Kolkhorst said her bill provides clear state guidance to public schools and buildings and
requires them to provide an expected level of privacy. While setting standards for public facilities, the legislation protects the right of Texas businesses to decide their own policy. Additionally, any private entities who lease a public facility such as a stadium or convention center may also adopt whatever policy they wish for their event.
"This bill is written not to begin a controversy, but to end one," said Kolkhorst.