Texas SB88 amends the definition of "harmful material" in the Penal Code to include material that appeals to a minor's prurient interest, is.
Texas SB88 amends the Texas Penal Code to redefine "harmful material" for minors. The new definition includes material that appeals to a minor's prurient interest in sex, nudity, or excretion, is offensive to prevailing community standards, and lacks redeeming social value for minors. This change applies only to offenses committed after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025. Offenses committed before this date remain governed by the existing law.
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