Texas Bill Makes Offensive TSA Pat-Downs Illegal

After a brief but noisy debate, the Texas House late Thursday night approved a bill that makes it illegal for anyone conducting searches to touch “the anus, sexual organ, buttocks, or breast of another person” including through their clothing.

Republican Representative David Simpson, who sponsored the bill, said he believes it will prevent TSA officers from treating travelers like criminals.

There was little opposition to approval of the bill, and supporters applauded.