Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 1891: Relating to the offense of invasive visual recording of a minor, including the statute of limitations for that offense and the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to that offense; harmonizing other statute of limitations provisions; increasing criminal penalties for certain sexual offenses.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1891 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the offense of invasive visual recording of a minor, including the statute of limitations for that offense and the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to that offense; harmonizing other statute of limitations provisions; increasing criminal penalties for certain sexual offenses. Primary sponsor: Cook, John Smithee (Republican), A.J. Louderback (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2025): Referred directly to subcommittee by chair.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| John Smithee | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
| A.J. Louderback | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
“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 directly to subcommittee by chair
- Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
- Read first time
- Filed