HB556Texas2025 sessionIntroduced
Relating to a criminal offense for the creation or distribution of certain artificially generated media with the intent to influence the outcome of an election.
Plain-language summary
The bill establishes a criminal offense for creating or distributing artificially generated media with the intent to influence the outcome of an election. It targets synthetic or AI-generated content used to manipulate electoral outcomes.
Summary generated by AI from the official bill text — may contain errors.
History
Nov 12, 2024
HFiled
Mar 3, 2025
HRead first time
Mar 3, 2025
HReferred to Elections
Apr 3, 2025
HScheduled for public hearing on . . .
Apr 3, 2025
HConsidered in public hearing
Apr 3, 2025
HTestimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
Apr 3, 2025
HLeft pending in committee
Progress
IntroducedNov 12, 2024
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
MG
Rep. Mary Gonzalez (D)Prime sponsor
PS
Rep. Penny Morales Shaw (D)
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