HB 387 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the unlawful production or distribution of sexually explicit images or videos using deep fake technology; increasing a criminal penalty.

HB 387 increases criminal penalties for producing or distributing sexually explicit images or videos created using deep fake technology. The bill directly affects individuals who create or share such content without legal authorization, typically involving non-consensual use of someone's likeness. Key provisions raise the severity of penalties for these offenses, though specific changes to fines or imprisonment are not detailed in the title. The bill is currently under review in the Criminal Jurisprudence committee.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2025 Last action Mar 25, 2025
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Mar 25, 2025
Committee
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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