The bill, S.B. No. 2100, amends the Government Code by adding 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 new section defines "visual materials" as 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; such offenses will continue to be governed by the law as it existed at the time of the offense. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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