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TX HB387
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Terri Leo-Wilson
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AI Summary
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Expands Texas Penal Code Section 21.165 to cover deep fake "images" in addition to videos, broadening the scope of prohibited sexually explicit deep fake content
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Defines a deep fake image or video as content created with intent to deceive that appears to depict a real person performing an action that did not occur in reality
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Increases the criminal penalty for producing or distributing sexually explicit deep fakes without consent from a Class A misdemeanor to a state jail felony
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Applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date; offenses before that date remain governed by prior law
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the unlawful production or distribution of sexually explicit images or videos using deep fake technology; increasing a criminal penalty.
Crimes
Last Action
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
3/25/2025