House bill · 89R

HB 4579

Relating to prosecution for the criminal offenses of sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor and sexual performance by a child; increasing criminal penalties.

Did not pass

Progress

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

Filed
Mar 12
Referred to committee
Apr 3
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
Apr 3, 2025 · House
Read first time
Apr 3, 2025 · House
Filed
Mar 12, 2025 · House

Authors

Matt MorganR

In committee

State Affairs
House
Referred Apr 3, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Crimes: Against Persons: General Crimes: Against Persons: Sexual Criminal Procedure: Sentencing & Punishment Minors: Crimes Against

Bill text

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HB 3231Relating to the prosecution and punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons; increasing a criminal penalty.	Helen KerwinR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 15, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
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SB 741Relating to human trafficking, prostitution, and child pornography and to the prosecution of sexual or assaultive offenses or the prosecution of a failure to stop or report those offenses; amending and harmonizing certain statute of limitations provisions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.	Joan HuffmanR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Feb 7, 2025Referred to Criminal Justice