Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Died

HB 1717 — Relating to prosecution of certain criminal offense prohibiting sexually explicit visual material involving children.

Last action — Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM

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This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Relating to prosecution of certain criminal offense prohibiting sexually explicit visual material involving children.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 25 co-sponsors · 158 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (25)

Not signed on (158)

158 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1717 do?
Relating to prosecution of certain criminal offense prohibiting sexually explicit visual material involving children.
Who sponsors HB 1717?
HB 1717 is sponsored by David Cook, Joanne Shofner, Daniel Alders, Ben Bumgarner, Briscoe Cain, Cassandra Garcia Hernandez, Caroline Harris Davila, Janis Holt, Andy Hopper, Helen Kerwin, Mitch Little, AJ Louderback, David Lowe, Shelley Luther, Don McLaughlin, Brent Money, Penny Morales Shaw, Mike Olcott, Keresa Richardson, Nate Schatzline, Valoree Swanson, Ellen Troxclair, Cody Vasut, Wes Virdell, Trey Wharton, and Leo Wilson.
What is the current status of HB 1717?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1717?
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