“After speaking before the committees, personally contacting their offices, and speaking directly with many members, they obviously did not object to this definition in state law that would prosecute “claims of Jews killing Jesus” (aka God’s word) as antisemitism.  They obviously have no objections to vague and ambiguous terms like “a certain perception” to adjudicate punishment, nor to the definition that infringes on our 1st Amendment's Freedom of Speech, which includes “expressions of hatred” so long as expressions do not incite violence or harm to individuals.  These additions in law they are proposing are not necessary since bullying or violations of code of conduct are clearly defined and punishable regardless of motivations, race, religion, or nationality.  The offices of the authors of the seven antisemitism bills were unaware that the law includes "Working Definitions of Antisemitism," with number 9 which states, “Using the symbols and images associated with classic antisemitism (e.g., claims of Jews killing Jesus or blood libel) to characterize Israel or Israelis."  This antisemitism definition was also used in Governor Abbott’s
GA-44 Executive Order and in 37 other states who have adopted the IHRA definitions, “said Sheila Hemphill, CEO Texas Right To Know.