H.B. No. 3133 introduces new regulations regarding the reporting and handling of explicit deep fake material on social media platforms in Texas. The bill defines "deep fake material" as visual content created to deceive viewers by depicting real individuals in actions that did not occur, with "explicit deep fake material" specifically referring to content showing individuals engaging in sexual conduct or exposing intimate parts. Social media platforms are required to establish a complaint system that allows users to report such content, track the status of their complaints, and receive updates on actions taken by the platform.

Additionally, the bill mandates that social media platforms must provide clear and accessible notice of their complaint procedures and must act promptly upon receiving reports of explicit deep fake material. This includes confirming receipt of the report, removing the reported content, and notifying the user within seven days about the status of their complaint. The legislation also stipulates that if a platform determines the reported content is not explicit deep fake material, it may be restored, while measures must be taken to prevent the reposting of confirmed explicit deep fake material. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Commerce Code 21.16, Commerce Code 120.102, Commerce Code 120.103 (Commerce Code 120, Commerce Code 21)
House Committee Report: Commerce Code 21.16, Commerce Code 120.102, Commerce Code 120.103 (Commerce Code 120, Commerce Code 21)
Engrossed: Commerce Code 21.16, Commerce Code 120.102, Commerce Code 120.103 (Commerce Code 120, Commerce Code 21)
Senate Committee Report: Commerce Code 21.16, Commerce Code 120.102, Commerce Code 120.103, Commerce Code 120.151 (Commerce Code 120, Commerce Code 21)
Enrolled: Commerce Code 21.16, Commerce Code 120.102, Commerce Code 120.103, Commerce Code 120.151 (Commerce Code 120, Commerce Code 21)