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Demovictory9

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Tue Jun 7, 2022, 01:21 AM Jun 2022

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

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
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