Texas HB2551 amends the Penal Code to criminalize the production and distribution of deep fake videos depicting sexually explicit conduct without.

Texas HB2551 amends the Penal Code to redefine and expand the offense of producing or distributing certain sexually explicit visual material. The bill specifically targets "deep fake visual material," which is defined as videos created with the intent to deceive, appearing to depict a real person performing actions that did not occur in reality. The offense applies when the depicted person's intimate parts are exposed or they are engaged in sexual conduct. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2551 amends the Penal Code to criminalize the production and distribution of deep fake videos depicting sexually explicit conduct without.

Texas HB2551 amends the Penal Code to redefine and expand the offense of producing or distributing certain sexually explicit visual material. The bill specifically targets "deep fake visual material," which is defined as videos created with the intent to deceive, appearing to depict a real person performing actions that did not occur in reality. The offense applies when the depicted person's intimate parts are exposed or they are engaged in sexual conduct. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.