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TX SB12
TX SB12Relating to the authority to regulate sexually oriented performances and to restricting those performances on the premises of a commercial enterprise, on public property, or in the presence of an individual younger than 18 years of age; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
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Introduced
03/10/2023
03/10/2023
In Committee
05/12/2023
05/12/2023
Crossed Over
04/05/2023
04/05/2023
Passed
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/18/2023
06/18/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the authority to regulate sexually oriented performances and to restricting those performances on the premises of a commercial enterprise, on public property, or in the presence of an individual younger than 18 years of age; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
AI Summary
This bill amends Texas law to regulate sexually oriented performances. It prohibits such performances on the premises of a commercial enterprise in the presence of individuals under 18 years of age, authorizes civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation, and creates a new criminal offense for engaging in sexually oriented performances on public property or in the presence of minors. The bill also grants municipalities and counties the authority to further regulate these types of performances to promote public health, safety, and welfare, while prohibiting them on public property or in the presence of minors.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (46)
Dustin Burrows (R)*,
Caroline Harris Davila (R)*,
Bryan Hughes (R)*,
Carrie Isaac (R)*,
Will Metcalf (R)*,
Matt Shaheen (R)*,
Trent Ashby (R),
Cecil Bell (R),
Keith Bell (R),
Paul Bettencourt (R),
Brian Birdwell (R),
Brad Buckley (R),
Ben Bumgarner (R),
DeWayne Burns (R),
Briscoe Cain (R),
David Cook (R),
Brandon Creighton (R),
Jay Dean (R),
James Frank (R),
Stan Gerdes (R),
Charlie Geren (R),
Cody Harris (R),
Cole Hefner (R),
Justin Holland (R),
Lacey Hull (R),
Stan Kitzman (R),
Stephanie Klick (R),
Lois Kolkhorst (R),
Brooks Landgraf (R),
Janie Lopez (R),
J.M. Lozano (R),
Candy Noble (R),
Tom Oliverson (R),
Jared Patterson (R),
Angela Paxton (R),
Glenn Rogers (R),
Mike Schofield (R),
John Smithee (R),
David Spiller (R),
Drew Springer (R),
Valoree Swanson (R),
Carl Tepper (R),
Steve Toth (R),
Gary VanDeaver (R),
Cody Vasut (R),
Terry Wilson (R),
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/23 (on 06/18/2023)
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