Bill
HB 267
Relating to defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Ben Bumgarner and 15 co-sponsors
HB 267 creates legal defenses for Texas prosecutions involving obscene or child-harmful material, potentially protecting legitimate professional conduct while raising concerns about enforcement impact.
Laid on the table subject to call
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