While serving as Attorney General, Ken Paxton presided over a ruling that struck down the law regarding drag shows in Texas.
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Updated Aug 28
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What happened
While serving as Attorney General, Ken Paxton presided over a ruling that struck down the law regarding drag shows in Texas.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.The ruling striking down the drag performance ban in Texas is facing an appeal.1 source
Paxton's office ruled on a law regarding drag shows, striking it down in Texas.1 source
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The entities involved
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Texas
state of the United States of America
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Ken Paxton
Attorney General of Texas since 2015
- James Talarico is appealing to disillusioned Republicans as his political career becomes entangled with the Trump machine and Ken Paxton's campaign.
- While running for Senate in Texas, James Talarico is campaigning in Houston, facing political attacks from Ken Paxton and primary opponent Jasmine Crockett.
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David Hittner
United States federal judge
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- Laws passed in Texas restrict drag performers, and Scott Simpson has publicly critiqued these vague anti-drag laws.