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Federal judge rules Texas’ drag ban is unconstitutional prohibition of free speech
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sanford Nowlin , as published by San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· August 25, 2026
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Key points This law was meant to ban certain performances when minors are present. A federal judge has made a ruling on a Texas law.
A federal judge has made a ruling on a Texas law. This law was meant to ban certain performances when minors are present. The judge decided it cannot be enforced due to its impact on free speech.
The decision was in favor of a performer and two production companies that sued. They were challenging a measure that was backed by Republicans.
Further details about the ruling and the case are available from the source, including comments from one of the plaintiffs, who is a drag performer.
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Category: News ·
Published: August 25, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
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