TX SB89

Eliminates the affirmative defense for "scientific, educational, governmental, or other similar justification" in prosecutions for sale, distribution, or exhibition of harmful material to minors under Section 43.24 of the Penal Code

Creates a new defense specifically for judicial or law enforcement officers discharging official duties when prosecuted for distributing harmful material to minors

Narrows affirmative defenses for sexual performance by a child (Section 43.25) by removing educational, medical, psychological, psychiatric, and legislative purposes as valid defenses

Retains affirmative defenses for sexual performance by a child only if: the defendant was the spouse of the child, the conduct was for judicial or law enforcement purposes, or the defendant is not more than two years older than the child

Applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025