using my Intro to warn people

[Count Morado]

Yes, about 1:45 he compares the details of the bill (as it relates to anime) and compares it with federal law.
TX SB: "regardless of whether the depiction is an image of an actual child, a cartoon or animation, or an image created using artificial intelligence application or other computer software."
Federal law: "the term indistinguishable used with respect to a depiction is such that an ordinary person viewing the depiction would conclude the depiction is of an actual minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct. This definition does not apply to depictions that are drawings, cartoons, sculptures, or paintings depicting minors or adults."

In Texas, playing 3DCG games that have characters that even look young will be illegal. All it takes is some angry ex peeking through your windows while you fap, or taking your computer to be repaired and the technician snoops through your harddrive. With the way Texas and Louisiana is going, they're going to start spying on internet traffic soon and title the bill "protect children on the internet bill."

George Carlin: Just when these American citizens needed their rights the most...their government took them away. and rights aren't rights if someone can take 'em away. They're privileges. That's all we've ever had in this country is a bill of TEMPORARY privileges; and if you read the news, even badly, you know the list get's shorter, and shorter, and shorter.

Also, to follow up - he's referencing this

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(I am using the same website he is using so that you can make the connection --- Cornell Law School is a great resource - but to make sure you're dealing with enforceable code - you should go directly to US Code on the US House website):

And for that Chapter, he is correct. For code in that Chapter, specifically.

However, there is more than just Chapter 110 in the US Code.

In

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- a completely different Chapter in the US Code (again using the same website he is using... but again, I would always go directly to US Code - as I did previously)


And that has been on the federal books since 2003 and is still in effect. From the

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So, for those in Texas - your state is bringing their state code in close alignment with already enacted (and upheld by SCOTUS) federal law. For those people in other US states, commonwealths, territories, and protectorates - your mileage may vary. As always, check the laws in your own jurisdiction and - if you have questions so you know the risks - consult a licensed attorney in your area.

 

[Icarus Media]

I'm glad to hear you got some good food. Beef Udon?

I went for Chicken Yaki Udon in the end, was really nice and tasty, tried something I hadn't before: Umeshu Plum Wine, I normally don't drink but it tastes far sweeter and paired wonderfully with ice to create a wonderful taste. Alas that the table not next to us but next to the one next to us, had an older couple in their late 50's that came in with t-shirts and shorts, had phone on loud and answered it twice despite people being in the restaurant, yet overall despite that it was good, glad to see one other guy other than me was using the chopsticks.

I've learnt they open for lunch too so I might pop in occasionally.

 

[Count Morado]

I went for Chicken Yaki Udon in the end, was really nice and tasty, tried something I hadn't before: Umeshu Plum Wine, I normally don't drink but it tastes far sweeter and paired wonderfully with ice to create a wonderful taste. Alas that the table not next to us but next to the one next to us, had an older couple in their late 50's that came in with t-shirts and shorts, had phone on loud and answered it twice despite people being in the restaurant, yet overall despite that it was good, glad to see one other guy other than me was using the chopsticks.

I've learnt they open for lunch too so I might pop in occasionally.

Excellent. Glad to see Brits (and their UK subjects) expanding their taste buds beyond their imperial assimilation of Indian cuisine.

Enjoy the few remaining minutes of your birthday.

 

[PsychicStress]

Udon is good - I usually have beef. Oh, and good for you for coming out of lurking, robx980.

 

[robx980]

Would appear it could put Texas law into close alignment with US Federal law under

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a visual depiction of any kind, including a drawing, cartoon, sculpture, or painting

That part was actually helpful.
No, I'm not going to consult a lawyer every time I think about federal laws and constitutionality of them, nor if I want to discuss it with my peers on the internet.

The "Ashcroft v. Free Speech Coalition" SCOTUS ruling suggests that this part of federal law is unconstitutional. When I searched "Ashcroft v. Free Speech Coalition" "ai generated" together it brought up some interesting relevant results.

 

[Count Morado]

That part was actually helpful.
No, I'm not going to consult a lawyer every time I think about federal laws and constitutionality of them, nor if I want to discuss it with my peers on the internet.

The "Ashcroft v. Free Speech Coalition" SCOTUS ruling suggests that this part of federal law is unconstitutional. When I searched "Ashcroft v. Free Speech Coalition" "ai generated" together it brought up some interesting relevant results.

Ashcroft was overturned by SCOTUS Yes - in 2002.
In response to that ruling, Congress then wrote, passed and the president signed the PROTECT ACT of 2003.
The PROTECT ACT dealing with the imagery in question has been upheld by SCOTUS.

This is why you should consider consulting a lawyer, because you either are not aware of what to look for or are listening to bad advice.

From the case in which SCOTUS upheld the PROTECT ACT (

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This Court held unconstitutional Congress’s previous attempt [in the ASHCROFT decision] to meet this new threat, and Congress responded with a carefully crafted attempt to eliminate the First Amendment problems we identified. As far as the provision at issue in this case is concerned, that effort [in the PROTECT ACT] was successful. (Justice Scalia, writing the majority opinion for the court)​

Edited to add --- this is why I not only linked you to the US CODE that is in effect directly from the US Government, but also shared a screenshot of the code with a certain passage highlighted:

And that has been on the federal books since 2003 and is still in effect. From the

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"Text contains those laws in effect on May 30, 2025"

And if you follow that link right now - it shows it is still in effect:

 

[FAPGODHELLSING]

I'm a long time lurker, and I appreciate the helpful posts and comments and especially links! So, thank you, thank you, thank you!

I'm using this post to warn Texas residents about a new bill that was passed that criminalizes (felony) the viewing of hentai and playing games like those discussed in these forums.
Look up Texas bill SB20 . I'm not allowed yet to post links, because I haven't posted enough yet. I only found this out while viewing a YouTube video from from "Otaku Spirit" titled "Controversial Texas Bill Passes - Japanese Politicians Fear Anime/Manga Impact".

bruh….