Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 1621: Relating to prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses prohibiting sexually explicit visual material involving depictions of children, computer-generated children, or other persons; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.

Enacted Last action June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25

Plain-language summary

SB 1621 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses prohibiting sexually explicit visual material involving depictions of children, computer-generated children, or other persons; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties. Primary sponsor: Joan Huffman (Republican), Flores, Chuy Hinojosa (Democratic), King, Tan Parker (Republican), Caroline Dunmoyer (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joan Huffman (Republican); Flores; Chuy Hinojosa (Democratic); King; and 2 more. 4 co-sponsors.