86R4380 MCK-D
By: Murphy H.B. No. 2239
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the presence of a minor on the premises of a sexually
oriented business that is permitted or licensed under the Alcoholic
Beverage Code; creating a criminal offense.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 106, Alcoholic Beverage Code, is amended
by adding Section 106.17 to read as follows:
Sec. 106.17. PRESENCE OF MINOR ON PERMITTED OR LICENSED
PREMISES OPERATING AS A SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESS. (a) A minor
may not be on premises covered by a permit or license issued under
this code if a sexually oriented business, as defined by Section
243.002, Local Government Code, operates on the premises.
(b) The holder of a permit or license covering a premises
described by Subsection (a) may not knowingly or recklessly allow a
minor to be on the premises.
(c) The holder of a permit or license who violates
Subsection (b) commits an offense. An offense under this
subsection is a Class A misdemeanor.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2019.