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TAASA Statement on Judge Scott Jenkins’s Decision on the Adult Entertainment Fee
"TAASA is disappointed by Judge Scott Jenkins’s decision today, but this is not the end of the adult entertainment fee or of our goal of providing comprehensive sexual assault-related services to Texans. Recognizing the threat this lawsuit posed to our goal of addressing and ending sexual violence in Texas, we have continued preparations to return to the legislature next year to secure what we know Texans deserve.
"We are hopeful that the Attorney General will choose to appeal this decision. In the interim, TAASA intends to continue work with key legislators, the Attorney General, the Governor, the Comptroller and others to ensure we learn from our missteps and pass a dedicated, sustainable funding source for sexual violence-related services in our state."
TAASA Statement on the Connection Between Strip Clubs and Sexual Violence
"TAASA believes that the adult entertainment fee is an appropriate long-term, sustainable funding source for programs addressing sexual violence in the state of Texas. We make no claim that patrons of adult entertainment venues are more or less likely to perpetrate sexual violence - the connection between sex crimes and sexually exploitative industries is much more complex than that. It can be reasonably concluded that an industry that flourishes by objectifying women does impact the attitudes and beliefs that support sexual violence. The fees assessed to adult entertainment venues are a mechanism to mitigate those greater resulting societal ills."
For more information: Karen Amacker, (512) 474-7190 x19
About the Adult Entertainment Fee and HB1751
What Does the Adult Entertainment Fee Pay For?
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