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TX HB387: Relating to the unlawful production or distribution of sexually explicit images or videos using deep fake technology; increasing a criminal penalty.

Dead/Failed Texas · 2025–2026 session

Last verified May 4, 2026 · official bill text

HB387 · where it stands

This bill did not become law (dead/failed) · last action Mar 25, 2025.

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In one paragraph

This bill criminalizes the unlawful production or distribution of sexually explicit deep fake images or videos, increasing penalties for offenders.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

If you produce or distribute digital content in Texas, you must ensure consent for any deep fake images or videos by September 1, 2025, or face felony charges.

What this means

Texas House Bill 387 aims to combat the misuse of deep fake technology in creating sexually explicit content. By increasing penalties for non-compliance, the bill seeks to protect individuals from unauthorized exploitation.

Key provisions

  1. Amends Section 21.165 to include deep fake technology in unlawful production/distribution.
  2. Defines 'deep fake image or video' as deceptive content depicting real persons.
  3. Increases penalties from Class A misdemeanor to state jail felony for non-compliance.

Compliance checklist

  • Obtain consent for any deep fake images or videos produced or distributed. Who: Content creators and distributors. Deadline: By September 1, 2025. Penalty: State jail felony for non-compliance.

Latest legislative action

Mar 25, 2025. Referred directly to subcommittee by chair

Full analysis

Texas House Bill 387 amends Section 21.165 of the Penal Code to address the unlawful production or distribution of deep fake images or videos that depict real individuals in sexually explicit scenarios without their consent. The bill defines a 'deep fake image or video' as one created with the intent to deceive, showing a person performing actions that did not occur in reality. The legislation stipulates that individuals who knowingly produce or distribute such content without consent will be committing a state jail felony, a significant increase from the previous classification as a Class A misdemeanor. This change emphasizes the seriousness of the offense and aims to deter potential violators. The law will apply only to offenses committed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025, ensuring that prior offenses are judged under the existing legal framework.

Sponsors (showing 5 of 6)

NameRoleDistrict
R Sponsor HD-052
R Sponsor HD-068
R Sponsor HD-011
R Sponsor HD-061
R Sponsor HD-023

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Topics and industries

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Affected industries

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