David Hittner

US District Judge David Hittner has once again ruled against a Texas law restricting certain drag performances. In a recent decision, Hittner declared that Senate Bill 12, which aimed to ban drag shows where children might be present, is unconstitutional. This marks the second time the judge has struck down the measure, stating that it improperly restricts speech and violates the First Amendment of the US Constitution. Hittner's ruling prevents Texas from enforcing the ban, reaffirming the protection of expressive conduct. The decision highlights ongoing legal challenges to state-level restrictions on artistic expression and their intersection with constitutional rights.