SRC-TJG, LBB S.B. 140 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 140
78R1107 KEL-DBy: Ellis, Rodney
Criminal Justice
2/26/2003
As Filed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently, a person commits an offense if the person photographs,
videotapes, or records by other electronic means, a person without that
person's consent and with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual
desire of another.  As proposed, S.B. 140 would expand the current offense
of improper photography or visual recording to apply to persons who
knowingly promote such images. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to
a state officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Section 21.15, Penal Code, as follows: 

 (a)  Defines "promote."

 (b)  Creates this subsection from existing text, makes conforming
changes, and creates  
 Subdivision (2).

(2)  Provides that a person commits an offense if the person, knowing the
character and content of the items, promotes certain improper photographs
or 
  visual recordings.

 (c)  Reletters existing Subsection (b).

(d)  Authorizes the prosecution of an actor under this section or other
law if conduct that constitutes an offense under this section also
constitutes an offense under any other law. 

SECTION 2.  Effective date:  September 1, 2003.