Texas HB581 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to address liability for artificial sexual material harmful to minors.

Texas HB581 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to address liability for artificial sexual material harmful to minors. The bill requires commercial entities to use reasonable age verification methods for individuals attempting to access tools for creating such material. It also mandates that sources of the material must be 18 years or older and have consented to the use of their likeness. The bill imposes civil penalties for violations, including fines for operating without age verification, retaining identifying information, and allowing minors to access harmful material.

Texas HB581 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to address liability for artificial sexual material harmful to minors.

Texas HB581 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to address liability for artificial sexual material harmful to minors. The bill requires commercial entities to use reasonable age verification methods for individuals attempting to access tools for creating such material. It also mandates that sources of the material must be 18 years or older and have consented to the use of their likeness. The bill imposes civil penalties for violations, including fines for operating without age verification, retaining identifying information, and allowing minors to access harmful material.