Texas SB2399 restricts the sale of obscene devices to sexually oriented businesses and provides for civil penalties.

Texas SB2399 amends the Business & Commerce Code to restrict the sale of obscene devices. A business may not sell, offer for sale, or hold for sale an obscene device unless it is a sexually oriented business operating in accordance with Chapter 102. County or district attorneys may seek injunctions and civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation, along with reimbursement for investigation and prosecution costs. The act takes effect immediately if passed by a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2399 restricts the sale of obscene devices to sexually oriented businesses and provides for civil penalties.

Texas SB2399 amends the Business & Commerce Code to restrict the sale of obscene devices. A business may not sell, offer for sale, or hold for sale an obscene device unless it is a sexually oriented business operating in accordance with Chapter 102. County or district attorneys may seek injunctions and civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation, along with reimbursement for investigation and prosecution costs. The act takes effect immediately if passed by a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.