The adult entertainment fee was enacted by HB1751, signed into law by Governor Perry in 2007. The fee began collections on January 1, 2008 after a request for temporary injunction by the Texas Entertainment Association and Karpod, Inc (an Amarillo-area strip club management company) was denied. The case brought by TEA and Karpod continues, and updates will be posted here as we learn of them.

The adult entertainment fee is not a sin tax. The goal of this fee has never been intended to impact patronage. Instead, the adult entertainment fee was sought by TAASA as a long-term, sustainable revenue source - one that is likely to continue to provide robust funding to programs addressing aspects of sexual violence in Texas communities for decades to come.

Update (March 28, 2008): Judge Scott Jenkins issued his verdict on HB1751 today, ruling for the plaintiffs. TAASA statement on the ruling can be found here.

TAASA Statement on Adult Entertainment Fee
What Does the Adult Entertainment Fee Pay For?