The Texas House has made political waves by passing a bill that says a government-approved disclosure is required when altered images or recordings are posted online as part of political campaigns.
The bill passed 106-39, according to a legislative website. It will now go to the state Senate and, if it passes there, Gov. Greg Abbott.
The bill’s text says that, “A person may not, with the intent to influence an election, knowingly cause to be published, distributed, or broadcast political advertising that includes an image, audio recording, or video recording of an officeholder’s or candidate’s appearance, speech, or conduct that did not occur in reality.”
The Texas House just passed HB366 which criminalizes political memes if it doesn’t include a disclaimer.
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