Appeals Court Permits Texas to Enforce Restrictive Law on Drag Shows
On Thursday, an appeals court upheld a Texas law limiting certain performances, particularly those involving sexual prosthetics. This reverses a lower court decision that had blocked the law, known as S.B. 12.
Key Provisions of the Law
- Local governments can regulate "sexually oriented" performances to protect public health, safety, or welfare.
- Children are prohibited from being near these performances.
Official Statements
"I will always work to shield our children from exposure to erotic and inappropriate sexually oriented performances," said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
"It is an honor to have defended this law, ensuring that our state remains safe for families and children, and I look forward to continuing to vigorously defend it on remand before the district court."
Opposition to the Law
Various drag and LGBTQIA+ groups have challenged the law, arguing it is overly broad, vague, and infringes on First Amendment rights.
The organizations stated that the law "unconstitutionally singles out drag performances as a disfavored form of expression."
Author's Summary
This ruling allows Texas to continue enforcing controversial restrictions on drag shows, sparking debate between child protection advocates and LGBTQIA+ rights groups.
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