TX SB412

Adds an affirmative defense for judicial and law enforcement officers discharging official duties when prosecuted for sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to minors under Section 43.24 of the Texas Penal Code

Narrows the affirmative defense for sexual performance by a child (Section 43.25) by removing the broad exception for "bona fide educational, medical, psychological, psychiatric, judicial, law enforcement, or legislative purpose" and replacing it with a defense limited only to judicial or law enforcement officers performing official duties

Repeals Section 43.24(c) of the Penal Code, which previously provided broader defenses to prosecution for harmful material to minors

Applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025; prior offenses remain governed by former law

Passed the Senate 22-9 on March 19, 2025 and the House 92-39 on May 2, 2025