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Texas Drag Ban Upheld as Court Rules on Standing

11/8/2025

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A U.S. Court of Appeals reversed the lower court ruling and found most plaintiffs lacked standing, allowing Texas' drag ban to proceed.
The ruling directs a reevaluation under Moody v. NetChoice of the case, including claims from 360 Queen Entertainment.
Governor Greg Abbott signed the law restricting "sexually oriented performances," which LGBTQ+ groups say discriminates against their community.

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Story summary

A U.S. Court of Appeals reversed the lower court ruling and found most plaintiffs lacked standing, allowing Texas' drag ban to proceed.
The ruling directs a reevaluation under Moody v. NetChoice of the case, including claims from 360 Queen Entertainment.
Governor Greg Abbott signed the law restricting "sexually oriented performances," which LGBTQ+ groups say discriminates against their community.