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7. On its face, it does.

Fri Nov 7, 2025, 02:14 PM

Nov 7

The legislation doesn't single out "drag" shows. Of course, that doesn't mean it won't be selectively enforced.

Here is the legislation as enacted:

https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/SB00012F.pdf#navpanes=0

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So, what is "sexually expicit"? Buddyzbuddy Nov 7 #5

Why doesn't such a ban apply to all shows ? JI7 Nov 7 #6

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