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TX SB242
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Peter Flores
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AI Summary
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Removes "educational" and "governmental" as valid affirmative defenses for prosecution under Section 43.24 (sale, distribution, or exhibition of harmful material to minors), leaving only "scientific or other similar justification"
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Eliminates "educational" as a bona fide purpose that serves as an affirmative defense under Section 43.25 (sexual performance by a child), while retaining medical, psychological, psychiatric, judicial, law enforcement, and legislative purposes
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Changes apply only to offenses committed on or after the effective date; prior offenses remain governed by former law
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to affirmative defenses to prosecution for certain criminal offenses involving material or conduct that may be obscene or is otherwise harmful to children.
Crimes
Last Action
Co-author authorized
3/6/2025