TX HB1443

Creates a new criminal offense in Texas Penal Code Section 43.231 for the promotion or possession of "child-like sex dolls," defined as obscene, anatomically correct dolls, mannequins, or robots with child features intended for sexual stimulation

Promoting a child-like sex doll is a second-degree felony; possessing with intent to promote is a third-degree felony; simple possession is a state jail felony

Possession of two or more child-like sex dolls creates a legal presumption of intent to promote

Provides an affirmative defense for possession or promotion for bona fide law enforcement purposes

Passed the House 130-0 on May 10, 2025, and the Senate 31-0 on May 23, 2025; takes effect September 1, 2025