Texas Senate Committee Passes Bills Banning Drag Performances in Front of Children

Texas Senate Committee Passes Bills Banning Drag Performances in Front of Children
Screenshot from video posted on social media of a June 4, 2022, drag show at a gay bar in Dallas—billed as "family friendly"—where children were encouraged to participate in the performance and to give the performers money. Courtesy of Tayler Hansen
Jana J. Pruet
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The Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs passed two bills restricting drag queen performances in the presence of children.

The bills passed in a vote of 6–2 on March 27.

Jana J. Pruet
Jana J. Pruet
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Jana J. Pruet is an award-winning investigative journalist. She covers news in Texas with a focus on politics, energy, and crime. She has reported for many media outlets over the years, including Reuters, The Dallas Morning News, and TheBlaze, among others. She has a journalism degree from Southern Methodist University. Send your story ideas to: [email protected]
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