Texas Restaurant Bids Farewell to Drag Shows Ahead of New Law

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Texas Restaurant Bids Farewell to Drag Shows Ahead of New Law
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A Texas law banning drag shows in the presence of minors is set to go into effect on September 1st. In response, a San Antonio restaurant held what could be its last drag show, featuring local drag queens and a former contestant from "RuPaul's Drag Race." The owners of the drag group have joined a lawsuit against the law, arguing that it is unconstitutional and violates free speech rights. Critics warn that the broad law could impact other performances as well.

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