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Federal judge strikes down Texas law restricting drag performances
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· August 26, 2026
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Key points The appeals court's move enabled the law to take effect during March. A legal challenge to a law has resulted in a federal judge's ruling.
A legal challenge to a law has resulted in a federal judge's ruling. This decision follows a previous appeals court action that allowed the law to be enforced. The law in question had been the subject of an earlier decision by the judge, which was then set aside.
The appeals court's move enabled the law to take effect during March. Details of the ruling and its implications are available from the source. Further information on the ruling and its background can be found through the original source.
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Published: August 26, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) ·
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