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Judge cites Dolly Parton as Texas drag ban struck
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Aug 26, 2026 at 10:09 PM ET
Summary: 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: 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.
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