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TX SB2637
Bill
Status
5/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nathan Johnson
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AI Summary
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Requires social media platforms to publish disclosures on any content known to be posted by a "bot account," defined as an account controlled by automated software designed to impersonate or replicate human activity online
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Mandates disclosures include a notice that content was posted by a bot account and a warning that bot-posted content may contain misinformation
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Establishes civil penalties of up to $7,500 per violation for social media platforms that fail to comply with disclosure requirements
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Authorizes the Texas Attorney General to investigate complaints and bring legal action to recover civil penalties for violations
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to disclosures about certain automated posts on social media platforms; providing a civil penalty.
Business & Commerce
Last Action
Reported favorably as substituted
5/22/2025