Constitutional Challenge to Texas Law on "Prurient" Drag Shows Sent Back to District Court
Reason Magazine • 2/25/2026 – 2/26/2026
Summary
A constitutional challenge to a Texas law regarding "prurient" drag shows has been sent back to district court. This decision was made by Judge Kurt Engelhardt, with Judge Leslie Southwick joining him, in the case Woodlands Pride, Inc. v. Paxton.
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