How to Comply with Prohibited Sexual Content and Deepfakes — Texas TRAIGA

HB 149 (TRAIGA) · TX · Effective Jan 1, 2026

In effect

Summary, not legal advice. Do not develop or distribute AI with the sole intent of producing prohibited sexual content or deepfakes, or AI that engages in sexual text chats while impersonating a minor (§552.057).

Implementation steps

  1. Assess generative features for prohibited outputs.
  2. Apply content safeguards and abuse reporting.

Evidence needed

  • Safeguard documentation

Passing criteria

  • Safeguards in place
Penalties: Up to $200K per violation. Enforced by Attorney General.

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