Senate Bill 12
Coverage of Senate Bill 12 in the Nexus archive.
- Senate hopeful says Texas home to the 'best drag queens in the nation' in resurfaced comments
Senate hopeful James Talarico faces backlash for past comments praising Texas drag queens as 'some of the best in the nation,' which resurfaced amid a legislative debate over a bill restricting 'sexually oriented performances' near minors. Talarico voted 'present' on the bill after LGBTQ advocacy groups urged caution, and opponents, including Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton and the RNC, criticized his remarks as out of step with Texas values.
- Senate hopeful says Texas home to the 'best drag queens in the nation' in resurfaced comments
Senate hopeful James Talarico faced backlash after resurfaced comments praising Texas drag queens as 'some of the best in the nation.' He criticized a 2023 Texas law restricting 'sexually oriented performances' near minors and voted 'present' on the legislation, which was later signed into law but faces ongoing legal challenges. Republican opponents and the RNC condemned his remarks as out of touch with Texas values.