AUSTIN, Texas — Some Houston residents who say they voted Tuesday in favor of a proposal to grant nondiscrimination protections for gay and transgender people raised employment issues.
Kade Smith says it’s about time that all U.S. cities have an anti-discrimination policy. Smith says it’s very easy for employers — especially in Texas, which is a right-to-work state — to fire someone for anything.
A right-to-work state means a person cannot be denied employment because of membership or non-membership in a labor union or other labor group.
Another voter, Willy Golden, says he thinks we need some regulations to help working people.
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Residents of Houston will also decide whether to grant non-discrimination protections for gay and transgender people, plus pick a new mayor. Houston Mayor Annise Parker is limited from running again due to term limits.
Voters in House District 118 will pick a replacement for state Rep. Joe Farias. The five-term Democrat from San Antonio in August announced his resignation from the Legislature.
Polls are open until 7 p.m. Tuesday.
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