Unlawful Production or Distribution of Certain Sexually Explicit Media (deepfakes)
Texas Deepfake LawCriminalizes creating or distributing AI-generated or altered sexual images or videos of real people without their written consent, and threatening to do so. Disclaimers are no defense; S.B. 441 (2025) added written-consent requirements and defenses for intermediaries and AI providers whose terms prohibit such content.
Jurisdiction
Texas
Jurisdiction Type
state
Country
United States
Effective Date
9/1/2023
Enforcing Authority
State prosecutors
Fines Under This Regulation
0
Total Fine Amount (USD)
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