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Cowboys' 2018 NFL Draft Bid Reportedly Could Be Impacted by Texas Bathroom Bill

A July meeting of Texas legislators to discuss a bill that prevents protection for transgender students from using the bathroom of the gender with which they identify could have an impact on the Dallas Cowboys' hopes to host the 2018 NFL draft.

Per David Moore of the Dallas Morning News, if House Bill 2899 passes, the Cowboys could miss out on hosting next year's draft.

"The timing of the NFL's decision isn't tied to the Texas legislative schedule, which begins its special session July 18," Moore wrote. "The league has awarded the draft in August, September and October the last three years.