Restrictions to drag performances, story times advance in Texas Senate

Restrictions to drag performances, story times advance in Texas Senate

Members of the Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs agreed Monday to send on the two proposed drag restrictions — Senate Bill 12 and Senate Bill 1601 — for debate to the full chamber. Both measures advanced in committee by votes of 6-2.

Texas Senate committee advances bills restricting certain drag shows

Proposed legislation from Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, would criminalize explicit performances where children are present and strip libraries of state funding for hosting any event featuring performers in drag. Critics say the bill is discriminatory and unconstitutional.

Texas Senate committee advances bills restricting certain drag shows

By Alex Nguyen and William Melhado, The Texas Tribune March 23, 2023 “Texas Senate committee advances bills restricting certain drag shows” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential…

Texas Senate committee advances bills restricting certain drag shows

It’s been a long day for Robyn Valentine. Standing in a packed Capitol hallway, the Corpus Christi-based drag performer could be spotted with her pink wig, stage makeup and baby blue clown outfit that comes with a ruffle collar and tulle sleeves.