Texas Entertainment Assn v. Hegar

  1. October 26, 2021

    5th Circ. Told To Stand By Nixing Of Texas Latex Dancer Fee

    The Fifth Circuit should reject a rehearing bid filed by the Texas comptroller to reconsider its finding that a rule imposing a fee on clubs whose dancers cover themselves with liquid latex was unconstitutional, an adult entertainment business association said.

  2. October 04, 2021

    Texas Urges 5th Circ. To Rethink Nixing Of Latex Dancer Fee

    The Texas comptroller asked the Fifth Circuit on Monday to reconsider its finding that a rule imposing a fee on clubs whose dancers cover themselves with liquid latex was unconstitutional, arguing the decision conflicts with First Amendment precedent.

  3. August 19, 2021

    Texas' Latex Dancer Fee Is Unconstitutional, 5th Circ. Says

    A Texas rule imposing a fee on clubs whose dancers cover themselves with liquid latex violates constitutional protections for free expression and due process, the Fifth Circuit said Thursday, largely affirming a lower court ruling.

  4. February 03, 2021

    5th Circ. Doubts Texas Bikini-Latex Club Tax Is Constitutional

    A Fifth Circuit panel pushed back Wednesday against Texas' argument that a state rule imposing a tax on clubs whose dancers cover themselves with liquid latex only clarified the state's definition of nude and didn't unconstitutionally expand a statute to target the clubs' business model.