德克萨斯州的SB12法禁止"性取向"公众表演,包括一些拖着人秀,尽管有法律挑战,但在2026年3月18日生效. Texas’ SB12 law banning "sexually oriented" public performances, including some drag shows, took effect March 18, 2026, despite legal challenges.

德克萨斯州禁止"性取向的"公众表演,包括某些拖着人秀的法律于2026年3月18日生效,此前联邦上诉法院允许执行尽管有先前的宪法挑战. A Texas law banning "sexually oriented" public performances, including certain drag shows, took effect on March 18, 2026, after a federal appeals court allowed enforcement despite prior constitutional challenges. 虽然如果没有合理的理由让儿童观看表演, 就不会受到处罚. Known as SB12, the law imposes fines up to $10,000 on venues and up to one year in jail and $2,000 in fines on performers, though penalties don’t apply if children aren’t reasonably expected to view the performance. 批评人士, 包括德克萨斯州的美国公民自由联盟 (ACLU), 说法律模糊语言威胁言论自由, Critics, including the ACLU of Texas, say the law’s vague language threatens free expression and has already led to cancellations of family-friendly shows. 支持者,包括州长格雷格·阿博特 (Greg Abbott),坚持认为它保护儿童. Supporters, including Governor Greg Abbott, maintain it protects children. 美国公民自由联盟继续在法庭上质疑法律. The ACLU continues to challenge the law in court.