Stein v. Batchelor

HUGHES, District Judge:

This case involves the constitutionality of Article 527 of the Texas Penal Code, entitled “Acts involving obscene articles, objects, and materials; fines and penalties ; exemptions.” 1 It is á civil rights case brought under authority of 42 U.S. C. sections 1983 and 1985 by Brent Stein, individually and on behalf of the class similarly situated.

Plaintiff Stein is the publisher of an underground, bi-weekly newspaper, known as the “Dallas Notes”. The class which he represents is composed of present and future employees of and contributors to the “Dallas Notes” and persons…