Texas judge strikes down drag show ban citing First Amendment concerns

U.S. District Judge David Hittner, a Reagan appointee, has struck down Texas Senate Bill 12, which restricted public drag performances. The judge ruled that the law, which targeted sexually oriented performances, is unconstitutionally vague and violates the First Amendment. The legislation, supported by Attorney General Ken Paxton, imposed fines up to $10,000 on business owners and potential jail time for performers. Judge Hittner concluded the ban was an unconstitutional restriction on free speech, advising offended individuals to avoid attending.