Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 449: Relating to the unlawful production or distribution of sexually explicit media using deep fake technology.
Vetoed Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Vetoed
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Plain-language summary
HB 449 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the unlawful production or distribution of sexually explicit media using deep fake technology. Primary sponsor: Mary González (Democratic), Joan Huffman (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 22, 2025): Vetoed by the Governor.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary González | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Joan Huffman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Keith Bell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| César Blanco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Richard Hayes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Chuy Hinojosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Suleman Lalani | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Jared Patterson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 106 |
| Judith Zaffirini | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Vetoed by the Governor
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed in the Senate
- Signed in the House
- Reported enrolled
- House concurs in Senate amendment(s)-reported
- Text of Senate Amendment(s)
- Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
- Record vote
- House concurs in Senate amendment(s)
- Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
- Senate Amendments distributed
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