HB142Texas2025 sessionIntroduced
Relating to required disclosures on certain political advertising that contains altered media; creating a criminal offense.
Deepfakes & synthetic mediaElections & political contentConsumer protection & disclosureCriminal justice & policing
Plain-language summary
Requires disclosures on political advertising that contains altered media and creates a criminal offense for noncompliance in Texas. Targets those who produce or distribute manipulated political advertisements, including AI-altered content.
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History
Jul 21, 2025
HFiled
Progress
IntroducedJul 21, 2025
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
DP
Rep. Dade Phelan (R)Prime sponsor
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