87R816 SME-D
By: Swanson, Jetton, Oliverson, H.C.R. No. 2
Gervin-Hawkins, Minjarez, et al.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Each day, countless people are exposed to sexually
explicit content through a wide range of media, and these consumers
are often unaware of the health risks posed by such material; and
WHEREAS, Children are encountering pornography before their
teens, and this early exposure may lead to low self-esteem and body
image disorders and an increased desire to engage in risky sexual
behavior; and
WHEREAS, Besides promoting unhealthy sexual expectations,
the adult entertainment industry produces media that objectify
women and children as well as depict rape and abuse; by associating
violence with sexual gratification, these materials perpetuate the
demand for sex trafficking, prostitution, child pornography, and
sexual abuse images; and
WHEREAS, Pornography has also been linked to such detrimental
health effects as brain development complications, emotional and
medical afflictions, the inability to form and maintain intimate
relationships, and sexual addiction; these dangers not only affect
people on an individual level but also contribute to the
degradation of the family unit, frequently leading to marital
dissatisfaction and infidelity; and
WHEREAS, The ubiquity of pornography has resulted in a host
of societal problems and potentially negative health effects, and
it is of paramount importance that our leaders tackle this critical
public health issue; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby recognize that pornography is a public health hazard; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That the Texas House of Representatives and Senate
recognize the need for education, prevention, research, and policy
changes to address the harmful influence and consequences of
pornography.