This decision comes after a federal court’s rejection of a challenge to block the ordinance by business owners. Despite legal contentions, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the ordinance, emphasizing its potential role in curbing crime-related issues associated with late-night operations.

Although attorneys representing affected businesses argue the ordinance violates free speech under the First Amendment, the city’s evidence linking late-night business operations to increased crime stands as a basis for the enforcement. This move affects various sexually oriented businesses, impacting nearly 27 licensed establishments in Dallas.