Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 1717: Relating to prosecution of certain criminal offense prohibiting sexually explicit visual material involving children.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1717 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on December 30, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to prosecution of certain criminal offense prohibiting sexually explicit visual material involving children. Primary sponsor: Joanne Shofner (Republican). It lists 25 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 14, 2025): Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 22
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joanne Shofner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Daniel Alders | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Ben Bumgarner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Briscoe Cain | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Cook | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Caroline Harris Davila | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Cas Garcia Hernandez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| Janis Holt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Andy Hopper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Helen Kerwin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Terri Leo-Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Mitch Little | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| A.J. Louderback | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| David Lowe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Shelley Luther | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Don McLaughlin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| Brent Money | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Mike Olcott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Keresa Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Schatzline | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Penny Morales Shaw | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 148 |
| Valoree Swanson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 150 |
| Ellen Troxclair | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Cody Vasut | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Wes Virdell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Trey Wharton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
- Read first time
- Filed