Voted Against Criminalizing Unlawful Transmission of Sexual Materials (TX HB2789)
Texas HB2789 created a criminal offense for “unlawful electronic transmission of sexually explicit visual material.” If a person does not request sexually explicit content and it is sent to them, the person who sent it will be charged with a Class C misdemeanor. Seven Republicans voted against the bill.
Here are the House Republicans who voted against the bill (7):
State Rep. Kyle Biedermann
State Rep. Briscoe Cain
State Rep. Craig Goldman
State Rep. Phil King
State Rep. Drew Springer
State Rep. Valoree Swanson
State Rep. Terry Wilson
House Republicans who voted present (1):
State Rep. Dade Phelan
House Republicans who were absent (3):
State Rep. Drew Darby
State Rep. Dan Huberty
State Rep. Mayes Middleton