Senate bill · 89R

SB 88

Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor.

Did not pass

Progress

147 days from first to latest action, across 5 recorded actions.

Filed
Nov 12
Referred to committee
Feb 3
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.

Co-author authorized
Apr 8, 2025 · Senate
Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Justice
Feb 3, 2025 · Senate
Read first time
Feb 3, 2025 · Senate
Filed
Nov 12, 2024 · Senate
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Nov 12, 2024 · Senate

Authors

and 1 coauthor or sponsor

Bob HallR

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Kevin Sparks cosponsorR

In committee

Criminal Justice
Senate
Referred Feb 3, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Business & Commerce: General Electronic Information Systems Minors: Crimes Against Minors: Health & Safety

Bill text

IntroducedHTML PDF

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HB 3694Relating to the unlawful production or distribution of certain sexually explicit media and to the removal of certain intimate visual depictions published on online platforms without the consent of the person depicted; increasing criminal penalties.	Richard RaymondD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 19, 2025Referred to Criminal Justice
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