A judge struck down a Texas ban on drag shows and, during the ruling, shouted out Dolly Parton. The decision came as restrictive laws targeting LGBTQ+ people in the South have faced legal challenges.
WHO:A judge
WHAT:A judge struck down a Texas ban on drag shows and shouted out Dolly Parton during the ruling.
WHEN:Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 9:14 PM ET
WHERE:Texas, USA
WHY:The ruling responded to restrictive laws targeting LGBTQ+ people in the South, including the Texas drag-show ban.
Reporting from 1 identified publisher for this event.
