SB 2804
AN ACT relating to the definition of a sexually oriented business;
Senate Bill • Hagenbuch
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
relating to the definition of a sexually oriented business;
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the definition of a sexually oriented business; BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 102.001, Business and Commerce Code, is Sec. 102.051. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (B) clothed in a manner that leaves uncovered or visible through less than fully opaque clothing any portion of the breasts below the top of the areola of the breasts, if the person is female, or any portion of the genitals or buttocks. (2) "Sexually oriented business" means: (A) a nightclub, bar, restaurant, or similar [(A)] (i) provides for an audience of two or more individuals live nude entertainment or live nude performances; and [(B)] (ii) authorizes on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages, regardless of whether the consumption of alcoholic beverages is under a license or permit issued under the (B) a business or commercial enterprise that engages in or hosts any activity defined as a "sexually oriented performance" under Section 43.28, Penal Code. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
filed
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the definition of a sexually oriented business;
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