HB 2174 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to restricting access to pornographic materials on certain websites and creating civil liability for certain actions that allow children to access pornographic materials.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2360 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of possession or promotion of lewd visual material depicting a child; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2377 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the punishment for possession of child pornography; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3869 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to affirmative defenses to possession of child pornography.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 4533 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure of intimate visual material.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HCR 2 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Recognizing that pornography is a public health hazard.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HR 1531 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Recognizing that pornography is a public health hazard.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 834 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the punishment for possession of child pornography; increasing criminal penalties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 978 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of possession or promotion of lewd visual material depicting a child; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 98 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure of intimate visual material.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3135 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to affirmative defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3154 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the establishment of a human trafficking and child pornography unit within the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3588 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for the offenses of producing, directing, or promoting a sexual performance by a child and possessing child pornography.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HCR 126 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Recognizing pornography as a public health hazard.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HR 781 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Recognizing that pornography is a public health hazard.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 97 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawful disclosure or promotion of intimate visual material.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 342 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure of intimate visual material.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1730 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for the offenses of producing, directing, or promoting a sexual performance by a child and possessing child pornography.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1810 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the creation of the offense of possession or promotion of lewd visual material depicting a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2266 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain retailers to ensure that certain products sold or leased by the retailers contain a digital blocking capability that renders obscene material inaccessible; creating a criminal offense.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2974 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to certain sexual offenses; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HR 112 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Recognizing that pornography is a public health hazard.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 1322 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of possession or promotion of child pornography.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1464 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the creation of the offense of possession or promotion of obscene visual material depicting a child.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2191 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to certain sexual offenses; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2238 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, SylviaSponsor: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to certain sexual offenses and certain other offenses involving conduct of a sexual nature, including the creation of the criminal offenses of sexual coercion, indecent assault, and possession or promotion of lewd visual material depicting a child, and to certain criminal acts committed in relation to those offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 496 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure or promotion of certain intimate visual material; creating an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1123 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of possession or promotion of child pornography; changing the eligibility for parole.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2291 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the payment of restitution to certain individuals depicted in child pornography and to increasing the punishment for certain individuals convicted of the offense of possession or promotion of child pornography.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2970 84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the use of money paid as restitution to or on behalf of certain individuals depicted in child pornography.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1010 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the use of money paid as restitution to or on behalf of certain individuals depicted in child pornography.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 1135 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: González, Mary
Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure or promotion of certain intimate visual material; creating an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 820 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the possession or promotion of child pornography.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2539 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to requiring computer technicians to report images of child pornography; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1190 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to requiring computer technicians to report images of child pornography; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1309 82-0 (2011)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the offense of possession or promotion of certain visual material depicting a minor and to certain educational programs concerning the prevention and awareness of that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3746 82-0 (2011)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to investigations of certain offenses involving the Internet-based sexual exploitation of a minor; creating the Internet crimes against children account to support those activities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 407 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the offense of electronic transmission of certain visual material depicting a minor and to certain educational programs concerning the prevention and awareness of that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1108 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to requiring computer technicians to report images of child pornography; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1843 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to investigations of certain offenses involving the Internet-based sexual exploitation of a minor; creating the Internet crimes against children account to support those activities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Postponed
HB 2067 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the sealing of and discovery procedures relating to evidence that constitutes child pornography in a criminal hearing or proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2397 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to requiring computer technicians to report images of child pornography; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Considered in Calendars
SB 595 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the sealing of and discovery procedures relating to evidence that constitutes child pornography in a criminal hearing or proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 634 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to the sealing of and discovery procedures relating to evidence that constitutes child pornography in a criminal hearing or proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 839 79-0 (2005)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the disposition of certain obscene material and child pornography.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 258 79-0 (2005)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the disposition of certain obscene material and child pornography.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1292 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the requirement that a person operating a pornographic Internet site obtain proof of customer age eligibility; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 60 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of possessing or promoting child pornography.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Postponed
HB 235 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, George | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of obscene display or distribution and to certain consequences of a conviction for that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 236 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, George | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the punishment for the offense of obscenity and to certain consequences related to convictions for certain sex offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 237 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, George | et. al.
Relating to evidence offered in the prosecution of the offense of child pornography.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 1092 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to evidence offered in the prosecution of the offense of child pornography.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 142 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the punishment for the offense of possessing or promoting child pornography.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1295 77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to requiring a person in the business of selling personal computers to provide certain software with each personal computer sold.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2713 77-0 (2001)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the eligibility of public schools and libraries for certain funds.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 2824 77-0 (2001)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the eligibility of public schools and libraries for certain funds.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 1310 77-0 (2001)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the eligibility of public schools and libraries for certain funds.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 173 76-0 (1999)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to requiring a person in the business of selling personal computers to provide certain software with each personal computer sold.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2193 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of possessing or promoting child pornography.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 33 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses involving the sexual exploitation of a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 674 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.Sponsor: Place, Allen
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possession or promotion of child pornography.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2540 72-0 (1991)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the obscenity provisions of the Penal Code, including definitions applicable to those provisions, to the elements of and penalties for certain offenses involving child ponography and sexual performance by a minor.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 260 72-0 (1991)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the offense of taking or possessing certain photographs of nude children.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 377 71-0 (1989)
Author: Shelley, DanSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the offense of promotion of child pornography.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 477 71-0 (1989)
Author: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to the elements of the offense of possession of child pornography and the punishment for that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 512 71-0 (1989)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.
Relating to the obscenity provisions of the Penal Code, including definitions applicable to those provisions, to the elements of and penalties for certain offenses involving obscenity and child pornography...
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 513 71-0 (1989)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.
Relating to revision of the obscenity provisions of the Penal Code, including the definitions applicable to those provisions, and the elements of and penalties for certain offenses involving obscenity, material....
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 1191 71-0 (1989)
Author: Edwards, ChetSponsor: Hudson, David
Relating to the punishment of the offense of possession of child pornography.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 212 70-0 (1987)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to the creation of the offense of taking or possessing certain photographs of nude children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Postponed in committee
HB 496 70-0 (1987)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the punishment for the offense of possession of child pornography.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Pending in committee
HB 997 70-0 (1987)
Author: Shelley, Dan
Relating to the offense of promotion of child pornography.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 838 70-0 (1987)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the offense of promotion of child pornography.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 626 69-0 (1985)
Author: Schoolcraft, AlanSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to offenses involving sexual conduct or sexual performance by a child, revising the definitions and elements of certain offenses, and creating an offense for the possession of certain material that depicts a child engaged in sexual conduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2156 69-0 (1985)
Author: Richardson, Bob
Relating to the creation of criminal offenses relating to the photographing of a nude child, use a nude child in graphic material or a performance, or possessing or viewing graphic material or a performance involving a nude child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 232 68-0 (1983)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Creating an offense for the possession of material depicting sexual conduct by a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HR 17 68-0 (1983)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Extending the operation of the House Select Committee on Child Abuse/Neglect and Child Pornography through the regular legislative session.
House: House Administration
HCR 104 66-0 (1979)
Author: Wallace III, RalphSponsor: Andujar, Betty
Memorializing the President and U.S. Postal Service regarding the mailing of obscene materials.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor
HCR 79 62-0 (1971)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Memorializing Congress to give the states jurisdiction over control of publication of obscene and pornographic material.
HR 52 62-0 (1971)
Author: Davis, Harold | et. al.
Creating an interim committee to study the growing problem of pornography.
HCR 34 61-0 (1969)
Author: Cummings, Russell Bennett
Memorializing Congress to return regulation of obscene material to the State of Texas.
HCR 49 60-0 (1967)
Author: Stewart, Vernon James | et. al.
Directing the Attorney General of Texas to distribute copies of Article 527 of the Texas Penal Code to all county and district attorneys, relating to obscene materials.
HB 632 56-0 (1959)
Author: Matthew, C. T. "Pete" | et. al.
Relating amending the Penal Code relative to the prohibition of pornographic materials; providing a penalty for violation.
