The Texas House of Representatives has passed House Bill 366, which mandates disclaimers on digitally altered political media. This has sparked outrage among meme enthusiasts who fear the bill could outlaw memes. Although proposed by a Republican, the bill has bipartisan support and impacts only those funding political advertisements. The bill addresses concerns about the use of deepfake technology aimed at misleading voters, particularly in light of recent political campaigns. Violators could face severe penalties if the bill becomes law.
"House Bill 366, often referred to online as the Texas meme bill, was filed on Feb. 27, 2025, by Rep. Dade Phelan (R-T.X.). The law would require political ads using digitally altered media to display a label stating that it includes content that isn't real."
"Those on the left may be surprised to learn that although a Republican proposed the bill, it has widespread support among the state's Democrats. The legislation is narrower than many headlines and posts make it seem, only applying to those spending money on political advertising."
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