You didnt read the article or are spreading disinfo...  Over and over you post this disinfo too. The bill in no way limits protests or free speech of individuals.  It stops Texas cities / government from taking "adverse actions" against people because of their religous belief affiliations. From article:  The Republican-sponsored bill in the Texas legislature prohibits cities from taking “adverse action” against individuals based on whether they choose to contribute to faith-based groups, which angered LGBT activists and some representatives in the legislature who felt threatened by the legislation.