Texas HB2444 creates a criminal offense for adults communicating explicit content to minors.

Texas HB2444 amends the Penal Code to create a new criminal offense for adults who communicate explicit and detailed descriptions of sexual conduct, sexual excitement, physical torture, or brutality to minors. The offense applies if the adult knows or should know the recipient is a minor and the communication is harmful to minors. A communication is considered harmful if it appeals to a minor's prurient interest, is offensive to community standards, and lacks redeeming social value. The offense is classified as a Class A misdemeanor. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2444 creates a criminal offense for adults communicating explicit content to minors.

Texas HB2444 amends the Penal Code to create a new criminal offense for adults who communicate explicit and detailed descriptions of sexual conduct, sexual excitement, physical torture, or brutality to minors. The offense applies if the adult knows or should know the recipient is a minor and the communication is harmful to minors. A communication is considered harmful if it appeals to a minor's prurient interest, is offensive to community standards, and lacks redeeming social value. The offense is classified as a Class A misdemeanor. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.