Rebecca Schneid, The Texas Tribune, Author at San Antonio Report

Drag artist Brigitte Bandit and other attendees wait to testify against Senate Bill 12 in March. Bandit is among LGBTQ Texans and advocacy groups trying to black the new law, which goes into effect Sept. 1. Credit: Leila Saidane/The Texas Tribune

LGBTQ advocates sue to block Texas’ new law that could criminalize some drag performances

by Rebecca Schneid, The Texas Tribune August 3, 2023August 3, 2023

LGBTQ Texans filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday to block a new state law that criminalizes some drag shows if they occur in front of children.