Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 267: Relating to defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children.

In committee Last action May 1, 2025: Laid on the table subject to call

Plain-language summary

HB 267 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children. Primary sponsor: Jared Patterson (Republican), Hillary Hickland (Republican), Will Metcalf (Republican), Cole Hefner (Republican), Cody Vasut (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2025): Laid on the table subject to call.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jared Patterson (Republican); Hillary Hickland (Republican); Will Metcalf (Republican); Cole Hefner (Republican); and 1 more. 11 co-sponsors.