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Hate crimes bill advances in Texas
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MAY 8, 2001

The Texas Senate on Monday passed a hate crimes bill which was prompted after the 1998 death of an African-American man.

The bill includes provisions based on race, gender, and sexual orientation. The House had previously passed the bill but now has to consider various Senate amendments.

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Texas Senate Passes Hate Crimes Bill (The Washington Post 5/8)