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Texas pole tax faces clubs and critics in new levy
Texas strip clubs brace for a $5 per customer levy dubbed the pole tax with proceeds earmarked largely for rape victims. Officials project over 40 million dollars annually, prompting lawsuits from club owners who cite First Amendment concerns and potential closures for smaller venues. Supporters say funds aid victims and that the industry, predominantly employing women, can bear the fee without deterring patrons.
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