Dallas sexually oriented businesses to close at 2 a.m. after unanimous council vote

Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia convinced council members that reduced strip club hours should cut down on violent crime. He said 76 percent of violent crime is happening from 2-6 a.m. and is likely tied to the clubs.

The Dallas City Council voted Wednesday to require sexually oriented businesses to shut down from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.

Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia convinced council members that reduced hours should cut down on violent crime. He said 76 percent of violent crime is happening from 2-6 a.m.- and is likely tied to the clubs."If we close at two my income will be slashed," said Adrianna Kabongo. "I don't know how I will survive, we don't deserve this."

Narvaez argued the city was rushing the policy change by not studying the issue with a task force first.

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