Texas Appeals Court Upholds Ban on Sexually Explicit Drag Shows for Minors

A federal appellate court upheld Texas's ban on sexually explicit drag shows for minors on Tuesday, instructing the lower court to reconsider the case in light of U.S. Supreme Court precedent. The ruling is a significant win for parents and advocacy groups who argued that exposing children to sexually provocative performances violates community standards regardless of the performers' gender expression. Liberty Counsel praised the decision while the ACLU of Texas vowed to continue challenging the law on First Amendment grounds. The case sits at the intersection of parental rights, free expression, and child protection — a legal and cultural flashpoint that shows no sign of resolution.