Drag bill ripple effects, Texas teacher pay, Tucker Carlson out at Fox

Plus, when can you use deadly force? [EVENING ROUNDUP](dallasnews.com) dallasnews.com Sponsored by: Content and story selection are solely editorial's decision. [Pictured are singers Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton standing back to back from a 2014 TV performance.]( In this Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014 photo provided by MTV, Miley Cyrus performs with Madonna during the taping of "Miley Cyrus: MTV Unplugged," in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. Both singers came up during debate on a Texas bill that’s been pitched as an effort to protect kids from drag shows. Three lawyers who reviewed the bill said it could result in adults being arrested or fined for anything from dirty dancing to bachelorette parties. (Sandy M. Cohen / AP) From movies to Miley Cyrus, attorneys say Texas drag bill could criminalize common acts]( A bill that’s been pitched as [an effort to protect kids from drag shows]( could result in adults being arrested or fined for anything from dirty dancing to bachelorette parties, according to Texas lawyers who reviewed the legislation. Senate Bill 12 was crafted to keep minors from attending what its author has described as “sexually explicit” performances by drag queens. The Dallas Morning News asked three lawyers who specialize in government regulation and constitutional law to look at the bill: David Coale of Dallas, William X. King of Houston and University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law professor Brian Owsley. They said the legislation is so broad and vague that it could be interpreted to criminalize a slew of commonplace behaviors by adults who aren’t in drag — whether or not kids are around. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT   TOP STORIES [‘Lackluster so far’: Texas teachers want action on better pay, work conditions]( Texas educators want more money, safer schools and respect for their time in the classroom. [Study shows eviction moratoriums gave Dallasites critical help]( COVID-era eviction rules helped families’ financial health, especially communities of color, study shows [A Trammell Crow-related case made it to the Supreme Court during Clarence Thomas’ tenure]( In 2005, the high court declined to hear a Dallas architecture firm’s appeal in a case accusing Trammell Crow [...] [6 things to know about the driver’s license scam targeting Asian Texans]( One arrest has been made after Texas unknowingly sent thousands of driver’s licenses to an organized crime [...] [Tucker Carlson out at Fox News, network confirms]( The network said that Carlson’s last program aired Friday. [READ MORE NEWS](   Looking for more of the latest insights and top stories? We've got you covered. Become a member of The Dallas Morning News. [Join today](.   ADVERTISEMENT   POLITICS [With his agenda through Senate, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pushes House to comply]( House Speaker Dade Phelan has his own priorities, which sets up a clash during waning weeks of the session. [Gov. Greg Abbott says fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans 18-45. Is it?]( Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans 18-45. Is it true? [When can people use deadly force to defend themselves in Texas?]( Here’s what you need to know about the state’s self-defense laws. BUSINESS [Women are less than 3% of aviation maintenance technicians. Why?]( In a career that sees the least amount of women representation for the aviation industry, of all aircraft [...] [In last decade, D-FW homeowners made up to $217,000 from their homes alone]( Dallas-Fort Worth home values have soared amid the region’s rapid growth, so local homeowners have been able [...] [Dallas’ Pegasus Park development lands new funding]( The life sciences campus northwest of downtown is expanding with new construction. SPORTS [Why hiring GM help for Nico Harrison can help right some wrongs for Mavs, Mark Cuban]( Former Jazz exec Dennis Lindsey is more experienced than Harrison, and can help in the long run. [Short on needs, here’s some potential ‘best players available’ for Cowboys at No. 26]( With the amount of talent on the roster, the Dallas Cowboys do not need to be bound by positions in the first [...] [Rangers’ Adolis García wins second AL Player of the Week award of career]( García posted a 1.558 OPS for 20 at-bats during the week of April 17-23.   ADVERTISEMENT   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [Privacy Policy](dallasnews.com/privacy-policy) | [Account Login]( |[Help Center]( [Terms of Service]( | [Manage Preferences](dallasnews.com/privacy-policy| [Unsubscribe]( The Dallas Morning News 1954 Commerce Street Dallas, TX 75201 © Copyright 2023