Texas law looks clear that a mother has a right to breastfeed. I am not
familiar with Texas' law the allows restaurants to refuse service, but it
would seem that it would not trump the right to breastfeed.  Refusal of
service is usually for drunkeness, too many people in the party, etc.

In general, a place of accomodation (includes restaurants)  in any state
having a civil rights law, may not legally refuse to serve someone based on
race, ethnic background, color, etc.  Many of the  laws affirming a mother's
right to breastfeed are not encompassed by civil rights laws.

One of the best tactics is for the mother involved to write a letter,
include the law, and try to educate the owner why it is important. I have
written letters in support of public bf, pointing out that no one blinks an
eye at a bottle feeding mother, while the mother trying to do the healthiest
thing for the baby is made to feel ashamed.  I also point out that the issue
isn't just about mom and baby by societal health as a whole.

Melissa Vance, in her JD capacity

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