Texas SB89 amends the state's Penal Code to establish defenses for certain criminal offenses involving obscene or harmful material to children.

Texas SB89 amends the state's Penal Code to establish defenses for certain criminal offenses involving obscene or harmful material to children. It removes the defense of having a scientific, educational, governmental, or other similar justification for the sale, distribution, or exhibition of such material. It also adds a defense for judicial or law enforcement officers discharging their official duties at the time of the offense.

Texas SB89 amends the state's Penal Code to establish defenses for certain criminal offenses involving obscene or harmful material to children.

Texas SB89 amends the state's Penal Code to establish defenses for certain criminal offenses involving obscene or harmful material to children. It removes the defense of having a scientific, educational, governmental, or other similar justification for the sale, distribution, or exhibition of such material. It also adds a defense for judicial or law enforcement officers discharging their official duties at the time of the offense.