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The Texas House passed a bill regarding the bathrooms used by transgender people.

A last-minute amendment increased the fines for violators by five.

The bill now needs one more procedural vote in the House before heading to the Senate.

AUSTIN - The Texas House has passed a bill that would bar transgender people from using bathrooms in government buildings that align with their gender identities.

The version passed on Thursday differs from the one sent by the Senate, in that it multiplies the fines for places that violate the law by five.

‘Bathroom bill’ passes House

The latest:

Senate Bill 8 was amended Thursday, with the new provision being presented by Rep. Steve Toth (R-Conroe).

According to the Texas Tribune, the last-minute measure raises the proposed fines f

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