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Texas Court Ruling Sparks Uncertainty for Drag Performers

11/7/2025

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On November 6, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated the district court's ruling that Texas Senate Bill 12 was unconstitutional.
The court held that only one plaintiff had standing; others did not meet the 'sexually oriented' criteria.
Critics, including the ACLU of Texas, said the ruling threatens free expression.
The case returns to district court for further analysis, leaving uncertainty for Texas drag performers.

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Story summary

On November 6, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated the district court's ruling that Texas Senate Bill 12 was unconstitutional.
The court held that only one plaintiff had standing; others did not meet the 'sexually oriented' criteria.
Critics, including the ACLU of Texas, said the ruling threatens free expression.
The case returns to district court for further analysis, leaving uncertainty for Texas drag performers.