HB 2551 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to sexually explicit visual material.

HB 2551 makes it a crime to create or share non-consensual deepfake videos that appear to show real people engaged in sexual conduct or with intimate parts exposed. It specifically targets "deep fake visual material" created to deceive, requiring consent from the person depicted. The law applies to electronic distribution of such content and takes effect September 1, 2025. This bill directly affects individuals producing or sharing these deceptive videos, particularly those depicting real people without permission.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 17, 2025 Last action Mar 17, 2025
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Mar 17, 2025
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Mar 17, 2025
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Caroline Fairly
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