At issue in Texas is HB 1181, which requires adult sites to verify that visitors are of age. It was set to go into effect in September 2023, but Pornhub sued and secured an early victory. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appealed and got a temporary reprieve in March, allowing the state to enforce HB 1181. Pornhub responded by blocking access to its site in the state a few months ago.
As noted by CBS Austin political reporter Michael Adkison, those who visit Pornhub in Texas are now met with a message that argues the Texas law is "ineffective, haphazard, and dangerous."