Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 421: Relating to the creation of certain explicit deep fake material; providing a private cause of action.

Passed one chamber Last action April 30, 2025: Referred to Criminal Justice

Plain-language summary

HB 421 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the creation of certain explicit deep fake material; providing a private cause of action. Primary sponsor: Mary González (Democratic), Armando Walle (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2025): Referred to Criminal Justice.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mary González (Democratic); Armando Walle (Democratic). 3 co-sponsors.