Appeals Court Upholds Texas Law Restricting Drag Performances
An appeals court has permitted Texas to enforce a law limiting certain types of performances, including those involving sexual prosthetics. The court overturned a lower court’s decision that had blocked the measure, known as S.B. 12.
The statute authorizes local governments to regulate “sexually oriented” shows when necessary to protect public health, safety, or welfare. It also prohibits minors from being present at such performances.
“I will always work to shield our children from exposure to erotic and inappropriate sexually oriented performances,” said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Paxton called the ruling a victory for families, saying it ensures the state remains safe for children and that he intends to continue defending the measure in district court.
Several drag and LGBTQIA+ groups filed a lawsuit against Paxton, arguing the law is overly broad and vague. They contended that it violates First Amendment rights and unfairly singles out drag performances as a disfavored form of expression.
Author’s Summary
An appeals court backed Texas in enforcing S.B. 12, a law restricting adult-themed performances, sparking disputes over freedom of expression and child protection.
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