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Today’s decision is heartbreaking for drag performers, small businesses, and every Texan who believes in free expression.
We will not stop until this unconstitutional law is struck down for good.
We will not stop until this unconstitutional law is struck down for good.
Fifth Circuit Overturns District Court Decision Blocking Texas Drag Ban
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed a lower court ruling that blocked Texas Senate Bill 12 (88R), a state law restricting “sexually oriented performances,” including certain drag
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November 6, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Today’s decision is heartbreaking for drag performers, small businesses, and every Texan who believes in free expression.
We will not stop until this unconstitutional law is struck down for good.
We will not stop until this unconstitutional law is struck down for good.
Drag shows featured at The Woodlands Pride and Abilene Pride did not meet this standard and remain fully legal.
But shows that are “sexual in nature” and performed in front of minors can expose drag artists to fines and jail time — and may also result in venues being fined.
But shows that are “sexual in nature” and performed in front of minors can expose drag artists to fines and jail time — and may also result in venues being fined.
November 6, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Drag shows featured at The Woodlands Pride and Abilene Pride did not meet this standard and remain fully legal.
But shows that are “sexual in nature” and performed in front of minors can expose drag artists to fines and jail time — and may also result in venues being fined.
But shows that are “sexual in nature” and performed in front of minors can expose drag artists to fines and jail time — and may also result in venues being fined.
In 2023, a district court declared S.B. 12 unconstitutional on five independent grounds.
This new ruling does not address most of those grounds. It explains that S.B. 12 only applies to drag shows that are “sexually oriented” and “erotic.”
This new ruling does not address most of those grounds. It explains that S.B. 12 only applies to drag shows that are “sexually oriented” and “erotic.”
November 6, 2025 at 9:27 PM
In 2023, a district court declared S.B. 12 unconstitutional on five independent grounds.
This new ruling does not address most of those grounds. It explains that S.B. 12 only applies to drag shows that are “sexually oriented” and “erotic.”
This new ruling does not address most of those grounds. It explains that S.B. 12 only applies to drag shows that are “sexually oriented” and “erotic.”
Questions about your eligibility to vote? Run into problems at the polls? Call or text 🚨1-866-OUR-VOTE.
Trained experts, including legal experts from the ACLU of Texas, are ready to help. 📢
Trained experts, including legal experts from the ACLU of Texas, are ready to help. 📢
November 4, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Questions about your eligibility to vote? Run into problems at the polls? Call or text 🚨1-866-OUR-VOTE.
Trained experts, including legal experts from the ACLU of Texas, are ready to help. 📢
Trained experts, including legal experts from the ACLU of Texas, are ready to help. 📢
If you’re in line when polls close, STAY IN LINE!
Anyone who’s in line to vote when the polls close has the right to cast a ballot. 🗳️☑️
Anyone who’s in line to vote when the polls close has the right to cast a ballot. 🗳️☑️
November 4, 2025 at 6:07 PM
If you’re in line when polls close, STAY IN LINE!
Anyone who’s in line to vote when the polls close has the right to cast a ballot. 🗳️☑️
Anyone who’s in line to vote when the polls close has the right to cast a ballot. 🗳️☑️
📝 You can only bring written or printed notes with you into the voting booth!
November 4, 2025 at 6:07 PM
📝 You can only bring written or printed notes with you into the voting booth!
🤳 Using cell phones and other devices is also prohibited within 100 feet of the voting station unless needed as assistive technology for voters with disabilities.
This includes taking photos and videos. Keep your phone off and in your pocket once you’re inside the 100-foot boundary.
This includes taking photos and videos. Keep your phone off and in your pocket once you’re inside the 100-foot boundary.
November 4, 2025 at 6:07 PM
🤳 Using cell phones and other devices is also prohibited within 100 feet of the voting station unless needed as assistive technology for voters with disabilities.
This includes taking photos and videos. Keep your phone off and in your pocket once you’re inside the 100-foot boundary.
This includes taking photos and videos. Keep your phone off and in your pocket once you’re inside the 100-foot boundary.
❌ You can’t wear clothing or items with the names of candidates or political parties while voting.
🪧 Actively campaigning or trying to influence votes — aka electioneering — is prohibited within 100 feet of polling stations. There will be signs marking the 100-foot point.
🪧 Actively campaigning or trying to influence votes — aka electioneering — is prohibited within 100 feet of polling stations. There will be signs marking the 100-foot point.
November 4, 2025 at 6:07 PM
❌ You can’t wear clothing or items with the names of candidates or political parties while voting.
🪧 Actively campaigning or trying to influence votes — aka electioneering — is prohibited within 100 feet of polling stations. There will be signs marking the 100-foot point.
🪧 Actively campaigning or trying to influence votes — aka electioneering — is prohibited within 100 feet of polling stations. There will be signs marking the 100-foot point.
If the name, gender marker, or photo on ID is outdated —
State law only requires that the name on your ID be “substantially similar” to the name on your voter registration.
If an election worker can't verify your identity based on your ID, you're still eligible to cast a provisional ballot.
State law only requires that the name on your ID be “substantially similar” to the name on your voter registration.
If an election worker can't verify your identity based on your ID, you're still eligible to cast a provisional ballot.
November 4, 2025 at 6:07 PM
If the name, gender marker, or photo on ID is outdated —
State law only requires that the name on your ID be “substantially similar” to the name on your voter registration.
If an election worker can't verify your identity based on your ID, you're still eligible to cast a provisional ballot.
State law only requires that the name on your ID be “substantially similar” to the name on your voter registration.
If an election worker can't verify your identity based on your ID, you're still eligible to cast a provisional ballot.
If you’re a registered voter, you may still be able to cast a ballot if you don’t have — or no longer have — an accepted form of ID.
You’ll need to fill out a “reasonable impediment declaration” at the polling location, if applicable.
You’ll need to fill out a “reasonable impediment declaration” at the polling location, if applicable.
November 4, 2025 at 6:07 PM
If you’re a registered voter, you may still be able to cast a ballot if you don’t have — or no longer have — an accepted form of ID.
You’ll need to fill out a “reasonable impediment declaration” at the polling location, if applicable.
You’ll need to fill out a “reasonable impediment declaration” at the polling location, if applicable.
Bring your ID! 🪪
Accepted forms of ID include:
Texas driver’s license
Election identification certificate from Texas DPS
U.S. military ID w/ photo
U.S. citizenship certificate w/ photo
U.S. passport
And more!
Accepted forms of ID include:
Texas driver’s license
Election identification certificate from Texas DPS
U.S. military ID w/ photo
U.S. citizenship certificate w/ photo
U.S. passport
And more!
November 4, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Bring your ID! 🪪
Accepted forms of ID include:
Texas driver’s license
Election identification certificate from Texas DPS
U.S. military ID w/ photo
U.S. citizenship certificate w/ photo
U.S. passport
And more!
Accepted forms of ID include:
Texas driver’s license
Election identification certificate from Texas DPS
U.S. military ID w/ photo
U.S. citizenship certificate w/ photo
U.S. passport
And more!
Find your polling place! 📍
For a list of polling locations, check your county elections website or call your county elections office.
For a list of polling locations, check your county elections website or call your county elections office.
November 4, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Find your polling place! 📍
For a list of polling locations, check your county elections website or call your county elections office.
For a list of polling locations, check your county elections website or call your county elections office.