House bill · 89R

HB 3958

Relating to creating a civil penalty and providing for injunctive relief against museums that display certain obscene or harmful material.

Did not pass

Progress

21 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Mar 6
Referred to committee
Mar 27
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to State Affairs State Affairs
Mar 27, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 27, 2025 · House
Filed
Mar 6, 2025 · House

Authors

David LoweR

In committee

State Affairs
House
Referred Mar 27, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Arts & Humanities Civil Remedies & Liabilities Crimes: Against Persons: General Historic Preservation & Museums Minors: Crimes Against Minors: Health & Safety

Bill text

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