Texas HB387 criminalizes the production and distribution of deep fake sexually explicit images or videos without consent, increasing penalties.

Texas HB387 amends the Penal Code to define "deep fake image or video" as a deceptive creation that makes it appear as though a real person is performing actions that did not happen. The bill makes it a state jail felony to knowingly produce or distribute such images or videos electronically, especially those depicting intimate acts without consent. The law applies to offenses committed after its effective date of September 1, 2025, while prior offenses remain under existing laws.

Texas HB387 criminalizes the production and distribution of deep fake sexually explicit images or videos without consent, increasing penalties.

Texas HB387 amends the Penal Code to define "deep fake image or video" as a deceptive creation that makes it appear as though a real person is performing actions that did not happen. The bill makes it a state jail felony to knowingly produce or distribute such images or videos electronically, especially those depicting intimate acts without consent. The law applies to offenses committed after its effective date of September 1, 2025, while prior offenses remain under existing laws.