Texas § BC.552.057 - CERTAIN SEXUALLY EXPLICIT CONTENT AND CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
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§ BC.552.057. CERTAIN SEXUALLY EXPLICIT CONTENT AND CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
CERTAIN SEXUALLY EXPLICIT CONTENT AND CHILD PORNOGRAPHY. A person may not: (1) develop or distribute an artificial intelligence system with the sole intent of producing, assisting or aiding in producing, or distributing: (A) visual material in violation of Section 43.26 , Penal Code; or (B) deep fake videos or images in violation of Section 21.165 , Penal Code; or (2) intentionally develop or distribute an artificial intelligence system that engages in text-based conversations that simulate or describe sexual conduct, as that term is defined by Section 43.25 , Penal Code, while impersonating or imitating a child younger than 18 years of age. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1174 (H.B. 149 ), Sec. 4, eff. January 1, 2026. SUBCHAPTER C. ENFORCEMENT
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