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Tex. Penal Code § 43.22

OBSCENE DISPLAY OR DISTRIBUTION

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Tex. Penal Code § 43.22, OBSCENE DISPLAY OR DISTRIBUTION, Texas, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/563446
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(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.