Drag Shows Banned at Raft of Texas Universities

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Texas A&M System bans drag shows from its universities
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents on Friday passed a resolution banning all drag performances from taking place on its 11 university campuses.
Texas A&M University System bans on-campus drag performances
The school system’s board of regents passed a resolution on Friday citing President Donald Trump’s executive order recognizing only male and female sexes.
Texas A&M System bans drag shows at its 11 institutions, citing Trump, Abbott directives
The news comes at a time when LGBTQ students are still reeling from SB 17 (anti-DEI bill) and when 148 anti-LGBTQ bills have been filed in Texas.
Drag Shows Banned at Raft of Texas Universities After Trump DEI Order
The A&M University System Board of Regents said drag performances are likely to create "a hostile environment for women."
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