Lawmakers want to ban children from Texas drag shows

Some Texas lawmakers want to protect children in the state by banning drag shows in the presence of minors. Let us explain what’s going on …

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00:00Some Texas lawmakers are planning to protect children in the state by banning drag shows in

00:04the presence of minors. So what sparked their motivation? Brute can explain in less than 60

00:08seconds. Texas State Representative Brian Slayton, a Republican, announced his plan to introduce

00:14legislation that would ban drag shows from happening in front of minors. And so far he's

00:19gotten support from other Republicans like Florida Representative Anthony Sabatini and

00:23Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert. Slayton said that the goal behind this proposal is

00:28protecting kids from drag shows and other inappropriate displays. The announcement

00:33comes during Pride Month and after videos showing young children attending a drag show in Dallas

00:38went viral. The show, titled Drag the Kids to Pride, sparked controversy with some people

00:44even showing up to protest the event. The performance was described as a family-friendly

00:48drag show and happened at a Dallas area gay bar. The next legislative session isn't scheduled until

00:53January 10, 2023. And if Slayton moves forward with drafting the bill,

00:57that is the earliest that it could be considered.