Makeup, music and protest: University of Texas students host 'Day of Drag' to protest ban

Texas Standard for April 30, 2025: UT System bans drag shows, but students push back

The University of Texas System has barred its campuses from sponsoring drag shows – a move mirroring Texas A&M’s attempt, which was blocked in court. So far, no lawsuits have been filed against UT’s ban, but students are finding new ways to protest.

Makeup, music and protest: University of Texas students host 'Day of Drag' to protest ban

The UT System implemented the drag performances ban in March, citing compliance with federal and state directives to “reject woke gender ideologies."

With ‘Day of Drag,’ UT Austin students push back against university bans

Two of the state’s most powerful university systems, the University of Texas and Texas A&M, have led efforts to censor drag performances on public college campuses.