Texas · SB1621 · 2025 session
Relating to prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses prohibiting sexually explicit visual material involving depictions of children, computer-generated children, or other persons; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
EnactedEffective on 9/1/25 · Jun 20, 2025
In plain language
Establishes and increases criminal penalties for producing, possessing, or distributing sexually explicit visual material depicting children, including computer-generated or AI-generated depictions of children. Creates new criminal offenses covering synthetic imagery alongside real depictions of minors.
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Legislative history
60 actions · newest first- Jun 20, 2025—Effective on 9/1/25
- Jun 20, 2025—Signed by the Governor
- Jun 1, 2025—Sent to the Governor
- Jun 1, 2025HouseSigned in the House
- May 31, 2025SenateSigned in the Senate
- May 29, 2025SenateReported enrolled