What deepfake laws does Texas have?

2 enacted laws as of September 10, 2026: SB 1361 (2023) on intimate imagery; SB 751 (2019) on elections. Each links the official statute.

Texas deepfake laws: 2 enacted

SB 1361 (2023): Unlawful production or distribution of sexually explicit videos using deep fake technologyIntimate imagery, 2023
Creates a criminal offense for producing or distributing a sexually explicit deep fake video of another person without consent; signed June 2, 2023, effective September 1, 2023.
Verified September 10, 2026 against the official statute.
SB 751 (2019): Criminal offense for fabricating a deceptive video with intent to influence an electionElections, 2019
Creates a criminal offense for fabricating a deceptive deep fake video of a candidate with intent to influence the outcome of an election; effective September 1, 2019.
Verified September 10, 2026 against the official statute.

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What deepfake laws does Texas have?: 2 enacted laws as of September 10, 2026: SB 1361 (2023) on intimate imagery; SB 751 (2019) on elections. Each links the official statute.

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