Texas lawmakers respond to federal judge's ruling to strike down new law on "sexually oriented performances"
HOUSTON (CBSNewsTexas.com) — This week, a federal judge in Houston blocked a new state law that cracks down on sexually oriented performances, incl...
HOUSTON (CBSNewsTexas.com) — This week, a federal judge in Houston blocked a new state law that cracks down on sexually oriented performances, including some drag shows. Senate Bill 12 makes it illegal for sexually oriented performances to be shown where people younger than 18 can watch. That includes public property and, in a business, there are criminal and civil penalties. In his ruling, U.S. District Judge David Hittner of Houston said the state law is overly broad and infringes on the First Amendment and chills free speech.