Texas HB267 modifies defenses for certain offenses involving obscene or harmful material to children.

Texas HB267 amends the Penal Code to add affirmative defenses for certain offenses involving obscene or harmful material to children. It specifies that being the spouse of the child, engaging in conduct for educational, medical, judicial, law enforcement, or legislative purposes, or being no more than two years older than the child are defenses. The changes apply only to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB267 modifies defenses for certain offenses involving obscene or harmful material to children.

Texas HB267 amends the Penal Code to add affirmative defenses for certain offenses involving obscene or harmful material to children. It specifies that being the spouse of the child, engaging in conduct for educational, medical, judicial, law enforcement, or legislative purposes, or being no more than two years older than the child are defenses. The changes apply only to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.