Texas HB366 mandates disclosure for political ads with altered media and creates a criminal penalty for non-compliance.

Texas HB366 amends the Election Code to require disclosure for political advertising containing altered media, including those altered using generative artificial intelligence. The Texas Ethics Commission will set the form of the disclosure, ensuring consistency with other political ad disclosures. Violating this provision is a Class A misdemeanor. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB366 mandates disclosure for political ads with altered media and creates a criminal penalty for non-compliance.

Texas HB366 amends the Election Code to require disclosure for political advertising containing altered media, including those altered using generative artificial intelligence. The Texas Ethics Commission will set the form of the disclosure, ensuring consistency with other political ad disclosures. Violating this provision is a Class A misdemeanor. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.