Senate Bill 12 is scheduled to take effect on September 1.
restricts "sexually oriented performances" on public property or in the presence of a child in the state.
The organization filed the lawsuit on behalf of The Woodlands Pride; Abilene Pride Alliance; two drag production and entertainment companies that the ACLU says have already suffered negative impacts from the ban; and Austin-based drag artist Brigitte Bandit. The ACLU says SB 12 violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments and threatens the livelihood and free expression of many Texans, including drag performers.
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