Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 242: 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
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 242 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on November 12, 2024. 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: Flores. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2025): Co-author authorized.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flores | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brent Hagenbuch | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Mayes Middleton | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Co-author authorized
- Co-author authorized
- Referred to Criminal Justice
- Read first time
- Filed
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate