Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Local Government Code § 243.0031: AUTHORITY TO REGULATE CERTAIN SEXUALLY ORIENTED PERFORMANCES.

Where this section sits in the code

LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE
TITLE 7. REGULATION OF LAND USE, STRUCTURES, BUSINESSES, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
SUBTITLE C. REGULATORY AUTHORITY APPLYING TO MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER 243. MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY AUTHORITY TO REGULATE SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESS

(a) In this section, "sexually oriented performance" has the meaning assigned by Section 43.28, Penal Code.

(b) Subject to Subsection (c), a municipality or county may regulate sexually oriented performances as the municipality or county considers necessary to promote the public health, safety, or welfare.

(1) on public property; or

(2) in the presence of an individual younger than 18 years of age.

(d) Except as provided by Subsection (c), this section does not limit the authority of a municipality to license, tax, suppress, prevent, or otherwise regulate theatrical or other exhibitions, shows, or amusements under Section 215.032.

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 931 (S.B. 12), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2023.

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