Well, looks like the Attorney General is going to challenge Friday’s ruling by Judge Scott Jenkins that the “Titty Tax” is unconstitutional. This statement released this morning by Communications Director Jerry Strickland:
“One day after Texans were horrified to learn that a Dallas strip club exploited a twelve year-old child by illegally allowing her to work as a “dancer,” it is unfortunate that Texas sexual assault victims may not receive the financial support they were promised. The Office of the Attorney General will vigorously appeal the trial court’s ruling and remains committed to sexual assault awareness and prevention.”
Which is interesting, because it doesn’t actually say there was anything wrong with Jenkins’ judgment. It also doesn’t point out that the only people who promised victims of sexual assault anything was the Legislature, which wasn’t prepared to give them financial support through the regular state budget, but instead tried to slip through a law with obvious First Amendment issues.
This article appears in March 28 • 2008.
