Los Angeles Times : reported that NFL warns Texas that its proposed ‘bathroom bill’ could jeopardize its chances to host future Super Bowls

The Texas proposal would require individuals to use bathrooms that correspond to the sex on their birth certificate. The NFL, which just held the Super Bowl in Texas, is warning that a "bathroom bill" targeting transgender persons could jeopardize future major events in that state. League spokesman Brian McCarthy said Friday that "discriminatory" legislation would "certainly be a factor" in awarding Super Bowls. "We want all fans to feel welcomed at our events, and NFL policies prohibit discrimination based on age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other improper standard. A similar law in North Carolina led the NCAA to pull college championship events from that state.

NFL more forceful on Texas 'bathroom bill' after Super Bowl

The NFL sharpened its warning to Texas about a "bathroom bill" targeting transgender people, suggesting for the first time that the football-crazed state could miss out on hosting another Super Bowl if the proposal is enacted. Dan Patrick, a powerful figure in the state who had cited the Houston Super Bowl as proof that big events will stick around.Republican Gov. Nathan Deal vetoed a "religious liberty" bill that the NFL suggested could result in Atlanta being passed over for Super Bowls.___Follow Paul J. Weber on Twitter: www.twitter.com/pauljweber Since 2004, Texas has hosted more combined Super Bowls, NBA All-Star Games (three) and NCAA men's Final Fours (five) than any other state. Dallas hosted the game in 2011 and three Super Bowls have been played in Texas since 2004, which is second only to Florida.Under the Texas bill, people would be required to use bathrooms that correspond to the sex on their birth certificate.

As Texas considers a bathroom bill, the NFL issues a warning

"The NFL embraces inclusiveness," NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy wrote in an email to the Houston Chronicle, reiterating a stance the league has taken before. As Super Bowl XLIX inched closer, the NFL was similarly clear about Arizona's controversial bill over denying services for gay people. "Our policies emphasize tolerance and inclusiveness, and prohibit discrimination based on age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other improper standard," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said in an email then. The NFL moved the 1993 Super Bowl from Arizona in 1990 when the state had not passed a law recognizing the birthday of the Rev. It was only three years ago when this issue threatened a Super Bowl.


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