Stop SB 12, the Drag Ban Bill!

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Stop SB 12: the Drag Ban Bill!

Tell the Texas Legislature to STOP SB 12, the "drag ban" bill!

SB 12, the so-called "drag ban" bill, has reached the floor of the Texas House. This bill has already passed the Senate so we need all hands on deck to oppose it at this last critical vote.

Despite the removal of specific language that targets drag, SB 12 is an attempt to limit the free speech and expression of the LGBTQIA+ and other communities. The bill contains vague language with no definitions that would still allow bad actors to claim drag, and other types of performance, are explicit or sexually oriented.

Public indecency is already a crime in Texas. This bill would create ambiguity that would allow bad actors to police LGBTQIA+ and other spaces. It could impact public performances such as Pride celebrations, powderpuff football - even the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders!

We need your voice to be heard in opposition, today!

Step 1. Enter your contact information to send an e-mail message to your members of the Texas Legislature.

Step 2. Call the offices of House Speaker Dade Phelan and your member of the Texas House. Tell them: "I am calling on you to vote no on SB 12. Please stop this bad bill."

Speaker Dade Phelan: 512-463-1000
Your Texas House member can be found here: https://wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home

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More than 140 bills that target our community have been filed and it is clear some lawmakers are amplifying their attacks on LGBTQIA+ Texans. We have faced threats before but this is the biggest onslaught we have seen. We need you to take action urgently!

Contacting your representative through e-mail and phone calls has never been more important!

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Stop SB 12!

Members of the Texas Legislature

Subject: NO to SB 12

Message:

I am writing today to express my strong opposition to SB 12, the "drag ban" bill. I am deeply concerned about the impact that this bill would have on expression and on small businesses in our state. I urge you to vote against this harmful legislation that opens the door to the policing of LGBTQIA+ and other spaces.

While the explicit drag language has been removed from the bill, the remains vague and does not define key terms. SB 12 opens the door to bad actors to harass LGBTQIA+ spaces and potentially fuel violence towards LGBTQIA+ Texans. Beyond drag performance, many types of entertainment or even venues could fall under the scope of the bill including powderpuff football, the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders or even Hooters.

Public indecency is already a crime in Texas. This law simply creates ambiguity to allow those who wish to restrict LGBTQIA+ or other content they disagree with under the guise of law.

It is is your responsibility to protect the rights of all individuals in your state. I urge you to listen to the voices of your constituents and OPPOSE SB 12 when it comes for a vote.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

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