Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 2710: Relating to affirmative defenses to prosecution for certain criminal offenses involving material or conduct that may be obscene or is otherwise harmful to children.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2710 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to affirmative defenses to prosecution for certain criminal offenses involving material or conduct that may be obscene or is otherwise harmful to children. Primary sponsor: Mitch Little (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): Referred to State Affairs.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Little | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Cody Harris | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Richard Hayes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Hillary Hickland | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Andy Hopper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Helen Kerwin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| J.M. Lozano | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Brent Money | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Joanne Shofner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Tony Tinderholt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Wes Virdell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
“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 State Affairs
- Read first time
- Filed