A piece of legislation nicknamed the "Save Chick-fil-A" bill continues to make its way through the Texas legislature and could be signed into law soon.
According to the Dallas News, the amended bill passed in a House vote Monday, 79-62. It now heads to the Senate for approval.
If it clears the Senate vote, it will land on the desk of Gov. Greg Abbott.
The bill provides legal protections to private citizens and businesses who contribute to or are members of religious organizations. It was introduced after San Antonio refused to allow Chick-fil-A to rent space for a restaurant in the city's airport because of the company's opposition to same-sex marriage.
State Rep. Matt Krause, a Republican, is the House sponsor of the bill.
"What we want to make sure is if you donate to the Salvation Army, you won't be labeled as bigoted," said Krause, according to the Dallas News.
Chick-fil-A has donated money to organizations such as the Salvation Army and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, while its nonprofit contributes to a Christian home for young boys that teaches views that oppose same-sex marriage.
Democrats and other opponents of the legislation say it will give businesses a reason to discriminate.
"It sends a message that Texas is not welcome and open to all," said Democratic Rep. Julie Johnson, according to the Houston Chronicle. "Nothing new is accomplished by this bill."
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