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What does Texas HB1443 do?
Relating to creating the criminal offense of promotion or possession of a child-like sex doll.
Signed Into Law
Signed June 20, 2025
HB1443
Regular Session
Relating to creating the criminal offense of promotion or possession of a child-like sex doll.
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB1443: Government Affairs Overview
Relating to creating the criminal offense of promotion or possession of a child-like sex doll.
Rep. Nate Schatzline·House Bill·Regular Session
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HB1443
Relating to creating the criminal offense of promotion or possession of a child-like sex doll.
Unanimous Passage
House Vote130 - 0
YEA
100% in favor130 voting
Senate Vote31 - 0
YEA
100% in favor31 voting
Cost Impact
Not assessedEffective
See bill textPrimary Author: Rep. Nate Schatzline
89th Texas Legislature
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Legislative Timeline
This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
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House Authors
Coauthors (24)
- Daniel Alders (R)
- Keith Bell (R)
- Brad Buckley (R)
- Ben Bumgarner (R)
- David Cook (R)
- Ryan Guillen (R)
- Caroline Harris Davila (R)
- Richard Hayes (R)
- Cole Hefner (R)
- Hillary Hickland (R)
- Andy Hopper (R)
- Lacey Hull (R)
- Terri Leo-Wilson (R)
- Shelley Luther (R)
- Don McLaughlin (R)
- John McQueeney (R)
- Matt Morgan (R)
- Katrina Pierson (R)
- Joanne Shofner (R)
- Shelby Slawson (R)
- Valoree Swanson (R)
- Ellen Troxclair (R)
- Cody Vasut (R)
- Wesley Virdell (R)
Senate Sponsors
Fiscal NoteView Original
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about HB1443
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Who authored HB1443?
HB1443 was authored by Texas Representative Nate Schatzline during the Regular Session.
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When was HB1443 signed into law?
HB1443 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
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What topics does HB1443 address?
HB1443 addresses topics including crimes, crimes--against persons, crimes--against persons--sexual, minors and minors--crimes against.
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