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TX HB1549

TX HB1549
Relating to restrictions on the sale of obscene devices; providing a civil penalty.


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Introduced
12/09/2024
In Committee
03/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to restrictions on the sale of obscene devices; providing a civil penalty.

AI Summary

This bill adds a new chapter to the Texas Business and Commerce Code that restricts the sale of obscene devices, defined according to the Texas Penal Code. Specifically, the bill prohibits businesses from selling, offering for sale, or holding for sale obscene devices, with an exception for sexually oriented businesses operating under existing local government regulations. County or district attorneys are empowered to take legal action against businesses that violate this restriction, including seeking a court injunction and imposing a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for each violation. The attorneys may also seek reimbursement for the costs of investigating and prosecuting such violations. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative houses, or on September 1, 2025, if it does not receive the necessary immediate-effect vote. The legislation aims to regulate the sale of obscene devices by creating clear legal restrictions and enforcement mechanisms.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (55)

Hillary Hickland (R)* Jeff Leach (R)* Terri Leo-Wilson (R)* Christian Manuel (D)* Claudia Ordaz Perez (D)* Daniel Alders (R),  Keith Bell (R),  Ben Bumgarner (R),  Briscoe Cain (R),  David Cook (R),  Pat Curry (R),  James Frank (R),  Stan Gerdes (R),  Ryan Guillen (R),  Sam Harless (R),  Cody Harris (R),  Caroline Harris Davila (R),  Richard Hayes (R),  Janis Holt (R),  Andy Hopper (R),  Carrie Isaac (R),  Helen Kerwin (R),  Marc LaHood (R),  Mitch Little (R),  A.J. Louderback (R),  David Lowe (R),  J.M. Lozano (R),  John Lujan (R),  Shelley Luther (R),  Don McLaughlin (R),  John McQueeney (R),  Will Metcalf (R),  Brent Money (R),  Matt Morgan (R),  Candy Noble (R),  Mike Olcott (R),  Tom Oliverson (R),  Angelia Orr (R),  Jared Patterson (R),  Dennis Paul (R),  Katrina Pierson (R),  Richard Raymond (D),  Keresa Richardson (R),  Nate Schatzline (R),  Alan Schoolcraft (R),  Joanne Shofner (R),  Shelby Slawson (R),  David Spiller (R),  Valoree Swanson (R),  Tony Tinderholt (R),  Ellen Troxclair (R),  Cody Vasut (R),  Denise Villalobos (R),  Wesley Virdell (R),  Terry Wilson (R), 

Last Action

Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development (on 03/12/2025)

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