Texas Local Government Code 243.0031 – Authority to Regulate Certain Sexually Oriented Performances
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(a) In this section, “sexually oriented performance” has the meaning assigned by § 43.28, Penal Code.
(b) Subject to Subsection (c), a municipality or county may regulate sexually oriented performances as the municipality or county considers necessary to promote the public health, safety, or welfare.
Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code 243.0031
- Municipality: means a general-law municipality, home-rule municipality, or special-law municipality. See Texas Local Government Code 1.005
- Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) A municipality or county may not authorize a sexually oriented performance:
(1) on public property; or
(2) in the presence of an individual younger than 18 years of age.
(d) Except as provided by Subsection (c), this section does not limit the authority of a municipality to license, tax, suppress, prevent, or otherwise regulate theatrical or other exhibitions, shows, or amusements under § 215.032.