Bill
SB 242
Relating to affirmative defenses to prosecution for certain criminal offenses involving material or conduct that may be obscene or is otherwise harmful to children.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Brent Hagenbuch and 1 co-sponsor
SB 242 creates legal affirmative defenses for prosecutions involving obscene material or content harmful to children in Texas, potentially limiting criminal liability.
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