Texas A&M bans drag shows on campus

Texas A&M bans drag shows on campus, following Trump's executive order
The Texas A&M University System's Board of Regents passed a resolution Friday banning drag shows at 11 universities across the state, writing in the resolution that these performances are "inconsistent with the System’s mission and core values of its Universities,
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.
Texas A&M System bans drag shows on campuses, including popular 'Draggieland' event, citing Trump order
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents voted Friday to prohibit drag shows in event spaces at its 11 universities, calling them potential violations of President Donald Trump’s executive order recognizing two sexes.
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. This means that Draggieland, a beloved annual event scheduled for March 27 at the Rudder Theatre on the College Station campus, will have to find a new venue.
Texas A&M Board of Regents ban on-campus drag shows
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Drag shows are no longer allowed at event spaces on Texas A&M University campuses after the Texas A&M System Board of Regents passed the resolution Friday afternoon.
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