Summary

A new Texas bill (SB 3003), introduced by Senator Angela Paxton, would require online sex toy retailers to verify buyers’ ages with government-issued photo IDs or third-party services.

Violations could result in Class A Misdemeanors and fines up to $5,000.

Critics say the bill echoes outdated obscenity laws and could push consumers to riskier retailers while creating privacy concerns.

Opponents argue it mirrors ineffective age verification laws seen nationwide and could lead to records of sex toy purchases being used against marginalized communities.

  • azimir@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    Land of the free! Small government!

    Just small enough to fit into your pants…

    Every vote for a Republican/Conservative is a vote against liberty.

  • DarkFuture@lemmy.world
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    “Party of Freedom”

    Hey Texans. I have the freedom to walk down the street and buy weed at the weed store. Do you?

    Hey Texans. Women here have rights your women don’t.

    Where dat freedom at? Is it trickling down?

    • Azal@pawb.social
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      “Party of Freedom”

      Hey Texans. I have the freedom to walk down the street and buy weed at the weed store. Do you?

      I’ll give credit where it’s due, in my state which is controlled by the same freedom, this is one we have.

      THAT SAID, we’re the only state with the only (two) cities controlled by the state instead of the city themselves, which of course the state views the cities as enemies so… yea. “Party of Freedom” still applies.