AUTHORITY TO REGULATE CERTAIN SEXUALLY ORIENTED PERFORMANCES.
Tex. LOC. GOV'T Code § 243.0031.
in effect(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.
(c) A municipality or county may not authorize a sexually oriented performance:
(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.
