Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 412: Relating to defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children.

Enacted Last action May 19, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25

Plain-language summary

SB 412 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on November 21, 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: Mayes Middleton (Republican), Jared Patterson (Republican), Hillary Hickland (Republican), Will Metcalf (Republican), Cole Hefner (Republican), Cody Vasut (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mayes Middleton (Republican); Jared Patterson (Republican); Hillary Hickland (Republican); Will Metcalf (Republican); and 2 more. 9 co-sponsors.