Texas statute

Tex. Penal Code § 43.22 — Obscene display or distribution

Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 43: PUBLIC INDECENCY, Texas Penal Code.

Full text of Tex. Penal Code § 43.22

Statutory text current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Texas.

Tex. Penal Code § 43.22Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

(a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly displays or distributes an obscene photograph, drawing, or similar visual representation or other obscene material and is reckless about whether a person is present who will be offended or alarmed by the display or distribution. (b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.

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