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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

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  1. Jun 20, 2025—Effective on 9/1/25
  2. Jun 20, 2025—Signed by the Governor
  3. Jun 1, 2025—Sent to the Governor
  4. Jun 1, 2025HouseSigned in the House
  5. May 31, 2025SenateSigned in the Senate
  6. May 29, 2025SenateReported enrolled