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Reject Texas HB 1375, protect free speech rights

To: Rep. Zwiener, Lt. Gov. Patrick, Sen. Zaffirini, Gov. Abbott

From: A verified voter in San Marcos, TX

May 14

The proposed legislation in Texas HB 1375 seeks to establish harsh civil penalties and open the door for excessive litigation around subjective definitions of "obscenity." This draconian approach poses a serious threat to free expression and could have a chilling effect on artistic works, educational materials, and online content. Furthermore, the broad overreach and unconstitutional aspects of this bill are likely to face vigorous legal challenges that will waste taxpayer resources defending it. Voting no would uphold cherished First Amendment protections and prevent a disastrous assault on free speech in Texas.

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