Texas SB2373 creates a civil penalty and criminal offense for financial exploitation using artificially generated media or phishing communications.

The bill amends the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code to establish a civil penalty for knowingly disseminating artificially generated media or phishing communications for financial exploitation. It also creates a criminal offense for financial abuse using such media or communications. The court can award actual damages, mental anguish damages, profits, court costs, and attorney's fees to a prevailing claimant. The court can also issue restraining orders or injunctions to prevent further dissemination. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2373 creates a civil penalty and criminal offense for financial exploitation using artificially generated media or phishing communications.

The bill amends the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code to establish a civil penalty for knowingly disseminating artificially generated media or phishing communications for financial exploitation. It also creates a criminal offense for financial abuse using such media or communications. The court can award actual damages, mental anguish damages, profits, court costs, and attorney's fees to a prevailing claimant. The court can also issue restraining orders or injunctions to prevent further dissemination. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.