HB 2874 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the inclusion of provenance data on content shared on social media platforms.

HB 2874 requires large social media platforms (with over 1.5 million Texas users monthly) to attach metadata showing a file's origin, creation method, or history ("provenance data") to photos, videos, or audio files created on or posted to their platforms. If platforms cannot determine provenance data for a file, they must add a clear notice instead. The bill mandates that users can easily access this data or notice through the platform. It applies to all content types covered by the law and takes effect September 1, 2025. This directly affects major social media companies operating in Texas, not individual users.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 19, 2025 Last action May 14, 2025
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May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
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May 7, 2025
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Committee report distributed
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Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
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Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
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Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
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lower
Mar 19, 2025
Committee
Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
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