Federal Court Allows Enforcement of ‘Drag Ban’

A federal appeals court has ruled that Texas can enforce a 2023 law prohibiting “sexually explicit performances” where children might be present, reversing a lower court ruling that deemed the law unconstitutional.

Opponents of the law refer to it as the “drag ban” and claim it directly targets drag performers and violates their right to free speech.

The ruling sends the case back to the lower courts for a fuller analysis, with justices saying there was insufficient “review of all applications of the law” in the lower court’s overturning.

The court also stated that the law would not be enforced against drag performances unless they include overtly sexual acts.

Paxton Acts Against Tylenol, Roblox 

Texas Attorney Gen. Ken Paxton’s office took action this week against a range of entities, from Tylenol to the Dallas Stars.

On Thursday, Paxton filed a request with a federal judge to issue a restraining order on the makers of Tylenol, which would force the company to stop advertising its pain reliever as safe for pregnant women and young children.

Also on Thursday, Paxton sued the company that operates Roblox, a popular online children’s game, alleging the site is a “breeding ground for predators” and is “flagrantly ignoring” online safety laws.

Texas Tech, A&M in Top-25 Matchups Today

ESPN’s College Game Day is in Lubbock today as the No. 8 Texas Tech Raiders take on undefeated No. 7 BYU, kicking off at 11:00 a.m. 

Former Texas Tech great and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be on hand as College Game Day’s guest picker, as Lubbock hosts the iconic show for the first time since 2008. 

No. 3 Texas A&M is also set for a high-stakes matchup, facing No. 22 Missouri on the road at 2:30. Watch the preview here. 

Texas Tech looks to wrest control of the Big 12 with a win today, while Texas A&M can stay on top of the SEC standings with a win.

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➤ Statewide: Hundreds of flights were delayed Friday at Texas airports in the first day of the Federal Aviation Administration enforcing reduced flight operations amid the government shutdown. (More)

➤ Houston: Rev. James Mwangi, a Kenyan-born Episcopal priest, was detained by ICE this week for allegedly having an expired visa. Mwangi’s diocese says he’s residing in the country legally on a work permit. (See Details)

➤ Houston: California Gov. Gavin Newsom will rally Democrats in Houston today after his state voted to redraw congressional maps in a popular vote. California’s redistricting was a direct response to a similar measure in Texas. (More)

➤ San Antonio: Multiple residents have sued Maverick Investments of America for convincing them to deed their homes to the company as a foreclosure intervention. Lawsuits allege Maverick then sold the homes, leading to the residents’ evictions. (See Details)

➤ Irving: The City Council unanimously voted to put its partnership with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) on a May ballot, becoming the fourth North Texas city to let residents decide whether tax dollars should continue funding the public transportation service. (More)

➤ Statewide: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has pledged $1 million in campaign funds to start Turning Point USA chapters in every college and high school in the state. Turning Point USA was co-founded by the late Charlie Kirk. (More)

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➤ Austin FC is playing Los Angeles FC today at 11:00 a.m. in the Major League Soccer Western Conference Finals. (More)

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➤ The 30th annual Texas Book Festival kicks off today at the State Capitol complex. Former First Lady Laura Bush helped create the festival while she was the first lady of Texas. (More)

➤ Netflix House Dallas is now rolling out ticket sales for its new store/film house/restaurant combo at Galleria Dallas. Opening Dec. 11, it’s one of two Netflix clubs opening this year in the U.S. (See Details)

➤ Texas country music star George Strait announced an April 2026 one-off stadium show at Jones AT&T Stadium, home of the Texas Tech Red Raiders in Lubbock. (More)

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