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Federal judge strikes down Texas law tied to drag performances for second time
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Diana Castillo , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 28, 2026
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Key points The law in question, Senate Bill 12, restricts certain sexually oriented performances. A federal judge has struck down a Texas law for the second time, ruling it unconstitutional and a violation of First Amendment protections.
A federal judge has struck down a Texas law for the second time, ruling it unconstitutional and a violation of First Amendment protections. The law in question, Senate Bill 12, restricts certain sexually oriented performances. U.S. District Judge David Hittner made the ruling, finding the law to be broad and unconstitutionally vague.
This decision blocks Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton from enforcing the law. The ruling is the second time the law has been struck down by a federal judge.
Further details on the ruling and its implications are available from the source.
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Published: August 28, 2026 ·
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