Texas HB142 mandates disclosures on political ads with altered media and creates a criminal offense for non-compliance.

Texas HB142 amends the Election Code to require disclosures on political advertising containing altered media, such as images, audio, or video that did not occur in reality. This includes content altered using generative AI technology. The bill imposes a criminal penalty for violations, classifying it as a Class A misdemeanor. The Texas Ethics Commission is tasked with prescribing the form of the required disclosure, including font, size, and color. The law exempts certain entities, like internet service providers and broadcasters, from liability for ads published by others.

Texas HB142 mandates disclosures on political ads with altered media and creates a criminal offense for non-compliance.

Texas HB142 amends the Election Code to require disclosures on political advertising containing altered media, such as images, audio, or video that did not occur in reality. This includes content altered using generative AI technology. The bill imposes a criminal penalty for violations, classifying it as a Class A misdemeanor. The Texas Ethics Commission is tasked with prescribing the form of the required disclosure, including font, size, and color. The law exempts certain entities, like internet service providers and broadcasters, from liability for ads published by others.