Texas HB421 regulates explicit deep fake material, prohibiting its creation without consent and allowing victims to sue for damages.

HB421 amends the Texas Business & Commerce Code to address explicit deep fake material. It defines "deep fake generator" as an internet platform allowing users to create such material. The bill mandates age verification before creating explicit deep fakes and prohibits creating such material of persons under 18 or over 18 without consent. It allows victims or their guardians to sue for actual damages, mental anguish, court costs, attorney's fees, and exemplary damages. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB421 regulates explicit deep fake material, prohibiting its creation without consent and allowing victims to sue for damages.

HB421 amends the Texas Business & Commerce Code to address explicit deep fake material. It defines "deep fake generator" as an internet platform allowing users to create such material. The bill mandates age verification before creating explicit deep fakes and prohibits creating such material of persons under 18 or over 18 without consent. It allows victims or their guardians to sue for actual damages, mental anguish, court costs, attorney's fees, and exemplary damages. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.