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Supremes Wink at Titty Tax

Constitutionality of less-than-lucrative tax at issue

by Richard Whittaker February 3, 2012September 30, 2025

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Stripper Tax Ruling Reversed

Plaintiffs may move case to another court

by Richard Whittaker September 2, 2011September 30, 2025

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Texas Supremes Ponder ‘Pole Tax’

Debate over stripper surcharge goes to state’s highest court

by Richard Whittaker April 2, 2010September 30, 2025

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House Backs Strip-Club Tax

You may be adding 10% to your strip-club budget soon

by Richard Whittaker April 10, 2009September 30, 2025

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Does Harry Potter Cause Sexual Violence? Only in Texas.

Defending a new nudity tax, the AG says topless bars cause sexual violence

by Richard Whittaker December 28, 2007September 30, 2025

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Topless Counterattack Against Titty Tax

State could face embarrassing court date after organization representing strip joints filed lawsuit over new tax on nude entertainment

by Richard Whittaker December 14, 2007September 30, 2025

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