last year, Texas made it illegal for anyone under 21 to patronize "sexually oriented businesses"

[Demovictory9]

I was made aware of this today because rightwingers are refering to this law to target drag performers for arrest. I feel like America is reverting to the pre-Stonewall era

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Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday signed into law a new bill that prohibits anyone younger than 21 from working in or patronizing a “sexually-oriented business,” a bill backers say will help law enforcement spot trafficking of minors.

Previously, strip clubs allowed waitstaff, door attendants and dancers to be 18 and over, and BYOB establishments that featured scantily clad entertainment were allowed to serve customers 18 and older.

As of yesterday, anyone under the age of 21 will not be permitted to be on the premises of Texas strip clubs, whether for work or entertainment. If the law is broken, the business will be held responsible, incurring hefty fines.

https://www.sacurrent.com/news/texas-governor-signs-new-law-requiring-strip-club-employees-and-patrons-to-be-at-least-21-26356464

Weird given Repubs wanting 18 years to have assault rifles

[msongs]

1. well there goes the dallas cheerleaders and republican party conferences nt

[relayerbob]

2. Guess Matt Gaetz won't be visiting Texas, then

[TygrBright]

3. Given the hard-ons TX GOPpies get in gun stores, maybe this is a good thing? n/t

[NCLefty]

4. Yes to assault rifles but no to sex. They really never change, do they.

By the way, you can legally "open carry" swords in Texas. Also: spears. Republicans didn't mention shields in the legislation cause those are for pussies! /s

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/nation-now/en-garde-texas-open-carry-sword-law-takes-effect-friday/465-5373026e-b4c2-47be-a7b7-8fa683207b4c

[Nevilledog]

5. Bullets good. Boobies bad.

[ellaydubya]

6. And the beat goes on

Guns are okay- Working in the sex industry is not??!?!?

[vlyons]

7. what about lingerie depts that sell

training bra to young girls, or grocery stores selling kotex pads to young girls, or jock straps to teen boys.

[TexasTowelie]

8. The law was passed as an attempt to get human trafficking under control. nt

[Phoenix61]

9. So someone who is sex trafficking a person is going to obey this law? nt

[TexasTowelie]

10. It makes the case easier to prosecute when the person being trafficked can't produce an adult ID.

Legitimate businesses won't risk it--business as usual for the illegitimate businesses.