House bill · 89R

HB 2444

Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of harmful communication to a minor.

Did not pass

Progress

48 days from first to latest action, across 4 recorded actions.

Filed
Feb 5
Referred to committee
Mar 17
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

Filled marks are milestones (committee report, floor passage, governor action). Larger marks hold more same-day actions.

Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Mar 25, 2025 · House
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Jurisprudence
Mar 17, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 17, 2025 · House
Filed
Feb 5, 2025 · House

Authors

Hillary HicklandR

In committee

Criminal Jurisprudence
House
Referred Mar 17, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Crimes: Against Persons: General Crimes: Against Persons: Sexual Criminal Procedure: General Minors: Crimes Against

Bill text

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