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HB 3133

Relating to user reports of explicit deep fake material on social media platforms.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Keith Bell and 11 co-sponsors

Texas law requiring social media platforms to establish user reporting systems for explicit deepfakes and respond within set timeframes, effective September 1, 2025.

Effective on 9/1/25
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Bill Summary · HB 3133

Legislative bill overview

HB 3133 requires social media platforms to establish procedures for users to report explicit deepfake material and mandates that platforms respond to such reports within a specified timeframe. The bill aims to address the spread of non-consensual synthetic intimate imagery by creating a formal reporting mechanism and enforcement obligations for platforms operating in Texas.

Why is this important

Deepfake pornography—synthetic intimate images created without consent—causes serious harm to victims, including psychological trauma, reputational damage, and potential harassment. This bill creates the first Texas legal requirement for platforms to take action, potentially setting a precedent for state-level regulation of harmful synthetic content that federal platforms have been slow to address independently.

Potential points of contention

  • Free speech concerns: Critics may argue the bill infringes on platform speech rights or creates liability that chills legitimate expression, though the bill targets non-consensual intimate imagery specifically
  • Enforcement mechanism clarity: The bill's effectiveness depends on how "explicit deepfake material" is defined and whether platforms' responses are adequately monitored, with potential for inconsistent enforcement
  • Platform compliance costs: Social media companies may challenge the feasibility and expense of implementing rapid reporting and response systems, potentially affecting smaller platforms disproportionately
  • Jurisdiction and scope: Questions remain about how Texas can enforce requirements on national/international platforms and whether this creates a patchwork of state-by-state regulations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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