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TX SB2399
Bill
Status
3/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Angela Paxton
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AI Summary
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Prohibits businesses in Texas from selling, offering for sale, or holding for sale "obscene devices" unless the business is a sexually oriented business operating in compliance with state law
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Defines "obscene device" by reference to Section 43.21 of the Penal Code and "sexually oriented business" by reference to Section 243.002 of the Local Government Code
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Authorizes county or district attorneys to seek injunctions in district court against businesses violating the sales restriction
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Allows courts to impose civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation and order reimbursement of investigation and prosecution costs to the county or district
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Takes effect immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to restrictions on the sale of obscene devices; providing a civil penalty.
Business & Commerce
Last Action
Co-author authorized
4/8/2025