The bill, H.B. No. 207, seeks to amend the Texas Penal Code to enhance the prosecution of certain criminal offenses related to sexually explicit visual material that involves depictions of children. Specifically, it introduces new provisions that classify visual material as illegal if it includes images of a child that are recognizable and were created, adapted, or modified using artificial intelligence or other computer software, or if such images are printed or reproduced on anatomically correct dolls, mannequins, or robots designed for sexual stimulation or gratification.

The amendments to Sections 43.26(i) and 43.262(b-1) of the Penal Code clarify the definitions of prohibited conduct and expand the scope of visual material that can be prosecuted under these laws. The bill stipulates that these changes will only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025, ensuring that any offenses occurring prior to this date will be governed by the existing law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Penal Code 43.26 (Penal Code 43)