Gregory Wayne Abbott (born November 13, 1957) is an American attorney who has served as the 48th governor of Texas since January 20, 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Abbott previously served as the 50th attorney general of Texas from 2002 to 2015. He is the third governor of any U.S. state to permanently use a wheelchair. He is also the first disabled governor in Texas history.
Disney Has a History of Staying Silent on Anti-LGBTQ Legislation
Disney has yet to take the stance against them in the way it has for the Florida bill, even though the company has well-known connections in those states.While Disney CEO Bob Chapek finally publicly addressed the "Don't Say Gay" bill earlier this month, Disney employees seem unconvinced that Disney is as committed to advocating for the LGBTQ community as it has claimed in recent weeks.
On Tuesday, Disney workers across the country were reportedly planning a full walkout in protest.The bill in Florida is one of many that have been introduced across the country this year.
In just the first three months of 2022, 38 states have introduced legislation related to LGBTQ discrimination, according to a tracker from Freedom For All Americans.The "Don't Say Gay" bill is one of 12 that have been filed in Florida.
It would ban classroom discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K -3 "or in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate" for older students.A similar bill, which would restrict these conversations in private schools, has been introduced in Georgia—a favorite shooting location of Disney's.
