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TX SB2100

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Hughes

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Declares all audio and visual materials produced by the Texas Legislature, including its houses, committees, and agencies, to be public and not subject to copyright restrictions

  • Defines "visual materials" as photographic, video, or other material containing still or moving recorded images

  • Repeals existing Government Code Sections 306.0055 and 306.006, which previously governed use of legislatively produced materials

  • Preserves prosecution of offenses committed under the repealed Section 306.006 before the law's effective date, with such offenses governed by the former law

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to public use of audio and visual materials produced by the legislative branch.

Business & Commerce

Last Action

Referred to Business & Commerce

3/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Commerce3/24/2025

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