Texas Civil Rights Project and LGBTQ Advocates Challenge Senate Bill 12

Explore how the Texas Civil Rights Project challenges Senate Bill 12 in our latest news update. Learn about the legal battle and its implications.

Texas Civil Rights Project is challenging Senate Bill 12, which aimed to restrict certain performances in front of children. (PHOTO: The Texas Tribune)

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The “Know Your Rights” Event in Response to Senate Bill 12, Featuring Texas Civil Rights Project

The San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event called “Know Your Rights” on September 7th, featuring Dustin Rynders from the Texas Civil Rights Project. According to San Antonio Report, this event is in response to Senate Bill 12 which is about to become law and aims to restrict certain performances in front of children potentially resulting in fines of up to $10,000. Originally, this bill targeted drag performances, but its wording was changed during the legislative process, making it vague and broad.

Jeff Ivey, the President of the LGBT Chamber, wishes they didn’t have to host such events and could focus on promoting their members’ businesses. However, they believe it’s essential to make people aware of the consequences of Senate Bill 12, which has led to legal challenges by LGBTQ advocates.

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Texas Civil Rights Project Challenges to Senate Bill 12 and Its Impact on Civil Rights

According to Houston LGBT Chamber, the Texas Civil Rights Project filed one of the lawsuits against the law in August, with The Vortex, a theater unrelated to drag performances, as the main plaintiff. LGBT Chambers in San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston have joined this legal effort, arguing that the law threatens Texans’ First Amendment rights due to its unclear language and could impact various types of performances.

The law, the Texas Civil Rights Project was against, also removes parents’ ability to decide what’s appropriate for their children, affecting kids of all ages. Another lawsuit against Senate Bill 12 was filed by the ACLU, which recently had a court hearing. The judge is expected to rule soon, potentially issuing a temporary injunction against the law. If not, the Texas Civil Rights Project’s lawsuit remains a crucial means of challenging the law’s constitutionality. Concerns persist that this law could harm the livelihoods of individuals and negatively impact the state’s economy.

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