By Scott Harvey
Greenville – State Senator Bob Deuell, R - Greenville, has filed legislation that would prevent parents from intentionally exposing their minor children to hardcore pornographic material.
Senate Bill 757 was inspired by Crystal Buckner, a Dallas mom whose ex-husband forced their two young daughters to watch hardcore pornography. Prosecutors had difficulty bringing charges in the case because of ambiguity in the way the law is currently written.
"This is an important step to protect children," Deuell said. "Once this loophole is closed, no more parents will be able to hide behind the law while exposing their children to harmful material."
With the help of the Rockwall-based Lillian Smith Family Violence Foundation and its founder, J.J. Smith, Ms. Buckner's story made national news and gained the attention of Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott.
"Thanks to J.J. and Crystal's hard work, parents across Texas can be confident that the state will always stand with them when they protect their children," said Deuell.
Deuell represents the citizens of District 2, which covers Delta, Hopkins, Hunt, Rockwall, Kaufman, Fannin, Rains, and Van Zandt counties, and parts of Dallas and Smith counties.