The bill, S.B. No. 1108, amends the Texas Penal Code to address the unlawful production or distribution of certain sexually explicit visual material, specifically focusing on "deep fake" content. The heading of Section 21.165 is revised to replace "VIDEOS" with "VISUAL MATERIAL." Additionally, the definitions within the section are updated to clarify that "deep fake visual material" refers to content created with the intent to deceive, depicting a real person in actions that did not occur. The term "visual material" is also defined according to Section 43.26(b)(3) of the Penal Code.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that a person commits an offense if they knowingly produce or distribute deep fake visual material that appears to depict an individual without their consent, particularly in scenarios where the person's intimate parts are exposed or they are engaged in sexual conduct. This legislation aims to enhance protections against the misuse of technology in creating misleading and potentially harmful visual content. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Penal Code 21.165 (Penal Code 21)