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TX SB1108

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tan Parker

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the existing Texas Penal Code offense for unlawful production or distribution of sexually explicit "deep fake videos" to cover all "visual material," including still images

  • Defines "deep fake visual material" as visual material created with intent to deceive that appears to depict a real person performing an action that did not occur in reality

  • Adds a definition of "visual material" by referencing Section 43.26(b)(3) of the Penal Code, which covers films, photographs, videotapes, negatives, slides, and similar formats

  • Maintains that the offense applies when someone knowingly produces or distributes such material electronically without the depicted person's effective consent, showing intimate parts or sexual conduct

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to sexually explicit visual material.

Crimes

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Justice

2/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice2/24/2025

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