SB 412 - Protecting minors from harmful materials

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Senate Journal Page: 633
SB 412 strengthens protections for minors by narrowing affirmative defenses related to the distribution of obscene and harmful materials. By removing broad exemptions for educational and research purposes, the bill prevents taxpayer-funded institutions, such as public schools, from using government resources to expose children to explicit content. This legislation upholds family values and ensures public funds are spent on genuine education rather than inappropriate materials. For these reasons, TFR supports SB 412.

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    Vote Breakdown:
    22
    9
    • Pro-Taxpayer
    • Anti-Taxpayer
    • Absent
    • Speaker
    • Absent, Excused
    • Present, not voting
    • Not Applicable
    LegislatorDistrictPartyVote
    Carol Alvarado
    6 Democrat
    X
    Paul Bettencourt
    7 Republican
    Check
    Brian Birdwell
    22 Republican
    Check
    César Blanco
    29 Democrat
    Check
    Donna Campbell
    25 Republican
    Check
    Molly Cook
    15 Democrat
    X
    Brandon Creighton
    4 Republican
    Check
    Sarah Eckhardt
    14 Democrat
    X
    Pete Flores
    24 Republican
    Check
    Roland Gutierrez
    19 Democrat
    X
    Brent Hagenbuch
    30 Republican
    Check
    Bob Hall
    2 Republican
    Check
    Kelly Hancock
    9 Republican
    Check
    Juan Hinojosa
    20 Democrat
    Check
    Adam Hinojosa
    27 Republican
    Check
    Joan Huffman
    17 Republican
    Check
    Bryan Hughes
    1 Republican
    Check
    Nathan Johnson
    16 Democrat
    X
    Phil King
    10 Republican
    Check
    Lois Kolkhorst
    18 Republican
    Check
    José Menéndez
    26 Democrat
    X
    Mayes Middleton
    11 Republican
    Check
    Borris Miles
    13 Democrat
    X
    Robert Nichols
    3 Republican
    Check
    Tan Parker
    12 Republican
    Check
    Angela Paxton
    8 Republican
    Check
    Charles Perry
    28 Republican
    Check
    Charles Schwertner
    5 Republican
    Check
    Kevin Sparks
    31 Republican
    Check
    Royce West
    23 Democrat
    X
    Judith Zaffirini
    21 Democrat
    X