The bill, H.B. No. 3047, amends the Government Code by adding a new section, 306.0065, which establishes that all audio and visual materials produced by the Texas legislature, including its houses, committees, or agencies, are considered public and are not subject to copyright restrictions. The bill defines "visual materials" to include photographic, video, or other materials containing recorded images. This change aims to enhance public access to legislative-produced content.

Additionally, the bill repeals Sections 306.0055 and 306.006 of the Government Code. However, it specifies that the repeal of Section 306.006 does not affect any offenses committed under that section prior to its repeal, ensuring that such offenses are still governed by the law as it existed at the time they were committed. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 306.0055 (Government Code 306)