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Judge Blocks Texas Drag Ban Using Dolly Parton | Music News
A Texas judge just struck down a controversial drag show ban, calling it dangerously vague and a threat to free expression — even using Dolly Parton’s iconic stage persona as proof that the law could criminalize harmless performances. The bill, which threatened fines and misdemeanor charges, was blocked again after previous back-and-forth rulings, with the judge arguing its “prurient interest” language could apply to anything from glittery costumes to brief suggestive moments. While the Attorney General plans to appeal, this ruling keeps the ban off the table for now — a win for artistic…
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