TX Social Media Deepfake Takedown
Texas Social Media Explicit Deepfake Reporting Law - HB 3133
Requires social media platforms to provide accessible complaint system for explicit deepfake material. Platform must confirm receipt within 48 hours, investigate within 30 days (60 days if delayed), and provide mandatory updates to reporting user.
Jurisdiction
Texas
Enacted
Jun 20, 2025
Effective
Sep 1, 2025
Enforcement
Texas Attorney General
Signed by Governor Abbott on June 20, 2025. Effective September 1, 2025. Bipartisan support (119-19).
Texas LegislatureWhy It Matters
First-in-nation law requiring structured deepfake complaint process with hard deadlines. Affects all social media platforms. Creates compliance burden for content moderation.
Recent Developments
Effective September 1, 2025. First state law mandating deepfake takedown infrastructure with specific timelines. Bipartisan support (119-19).
At a Glance
Applies to
Harms addressed
Requires
Who Must Comply
- Social media platforms operating in Texas
- Platforms hosting user-generated content
Obligations fall on:
Safety Provisions
- Accessible complaint system required for explicit deepfakes
- 48-hour receipt confirmation requirement
- 30-day investigation deadline (60 days with delays)
- Mandatory progress updates to reporting users
- Applies to visual content depicting real person in sexual conduct or exposing intimate parts
Compliance & Enforcement
Penalties
Penalties pending regulatory determination
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Cite This
APA
Texas. (2025). Texas Social Media Explicit Deepfake Reporting Law - HB 3133.
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Last updated January 22, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.