Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires disclosures on certain political advertising that contains altered media and creates a criminal offense in Texas.

Highlights:

• Requires disclosures on certain political advertising that contains altered media and creates a criminal offense in Texas (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that individuals found guilty of sharing altered media, including images, audio, video, and AI-generated content without disclosure, could face up to a year in jail and a fine of up to $4,000 (Sec. 1).

• Exempts media that have only been superficially changed, like adjusting the brightness or contrast (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall apply to candidates or current officeholders, entities or individuals that spend over $100 on political advertising, and anyone who publishes or distributes such content for compensation (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect September 1, 2025 (Sec. 2).

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