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AI-generated obscene depictions of children

Creates a criminal offense for possessing, promoting or producing obscene visual material that appears to depict a child, including AI-generated or animated images.

Where it stands

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Took effectSep 1, 20251 year ago

Body
Texas Legislature
Session
2025
Introduced
Feb 24, 2025
In effect since
Sep 1, 20251 year ago
Votes
Senate 31-0, House 139-0, Senate concurred 31-0
Sponsors
R (Republican)Republican
DeepfakesKidsAI
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Timeline

  1. Sep 1, 2025 1 year ago

    Took effect

  2. Jun 20, 2025 1 year ago

    Signed by the governor

  3. May 26, 2025 1 year ago

    Senate concurred in House amendments

  4. May 22, 2025 1 year ago

    Passed the House

  5. Mar 12, 2025 1 year ago

    Passed the Senate

  6. Feb 24, 2025 1 year ago

    Filed in the Senate

Sponsors

  • R (Republican)Pete Flores
  • R (Republican)Giovanni Capriglione