Texas HB3958 creates a civil penalty and provides for injunctive relief against museums displaying obscene or harmful material.

Texas HB3958 amends the Government Code to establish a civil penalty for museums displaying obscene or harmful material in violation of certain Penal Code sections. The penalty is up to $500,000 for each item of displayed material and each day the display continues. The attorney general can bring an action to obtain injunctive relief, a civil penalty, and reasonable attorney's fees and costs. An injunction must require the museum to remove the material from public display indefinitely. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3958 creates a civil penalty and provides for injunctive relief against museums displaying obscene or harmful material.

Texas HB3958 amends the Government Code to establish a civil penalty for museums displaying obscene or harmful material in violation of certain Penal Code sections. The penalty is up to $500,000 for each item of displayed material and each day the display continues. The attorney general can bring an action to obtain injunctive relief, a civil penalty, and reasonable attorney's fees and costs. An injunction must require the museum to remove the material from public display indefinitely. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.