Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 442: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of unlawful production or distribution of certain sexually explicit media; increasing a criminal penalty.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 442 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on November 21, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of unlawful production or distribution of certain sexually explicit media; increasing a criminal penalty. Primary sponsor: Chuy Hinojosa (Democratic), Caroline Dunmoyer (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2025): Placed on General State Calendar.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuy Hinojosa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Caroline Dunmoyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Tan Parker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 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
- Placed on General State Calendar
- Considered in Calendars
- Committee report sent to Calendars
- Committee report distributed
- Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
- Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
- Considered in formal meeting
- Left pending in committee
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Recalled from subcommittee
- Posting rule suspended
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