Certain Sexually Explicit Content and Child Pornography

Sec. 552.057. CERTAIN SEXUALLY EXPLICIT CONTENT AND CHILD PORNOGRAPHY. A person may not: (1) develop or distribute an artificial intelligence system with the sole intent of producing, assisting or aiding in producing, or distributing: (A) visual material in violation of Section 43.26, Penal Code; or (B) deep fake videos or images in violation of Section 21.165, Penal Code; or (2) intentionally develop or distribute an artificial intelligence system that engages in text-based conversations that simulate or describe sexual conduct, as that term is defined by Section 43.25, Penal Code, while impersonating or imitating a child younger than 18 years of age. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1174 (H.B. 149), Sec. 4, eff. January 1, 2026. SUBCHAPTER C. ENFORCEMENT