Texas SB1691 imposes a $5,000 civil penalty for disrupting a residence's quiet enjoyment with hate speech pamphlets, leaflets, or flyers.

Texas SB1691 amends the Property Code to establish a civil penalty for those who disrupt a residence's quiet enjoyment by distributing hate speech through pamphlets, leaflets, or flyers. The penalty is $5,000 per offense. The attorney general or a district or county attorney can bring an action to collect the penalty and recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs. This law applies only to materials distributed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1691 imposes a $5,000 civil penalty for disrupting a residence's quiet enjoyment with hate speech pamphlets, leaflets, or flyers.

Texas SB1691 amends the Property Code to establish a civil penalty for those who disrupt a residence's quiet enjoyment by distributing hate speech through pamphlets, leaflets, or flyers. The penalty is $5,000 per offense. The attorney general or a district or county attorney can bring an action to collect the penalty and recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs. This law applies only to materials distributed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.