Texas DPS arrest man in possession of hundreds of AI-generated images involving South Texas…
A Texas man was arrested in May 2026 for allegedly generating hundreds of AI-generated pornographic images and videos involving children from South Texas.
- Incident date
- May 2026
- Target
- South Texas children
In May 2026, a man was arrested in Texas for allegedly creating AI-generated child pornography. The arrest was made possible by Senate Bill 20.
What happened
In April 2026, the FBI searched the residence of a 31-year-old man as part of an investigation into AI-generated child pornography, seizing electronic devices. Over 900 AI-generated images and videos depicting children were found. The suspect allegedly took photos from open-source pages affiliated with South Texas schools and used AI tools to create the images. Authorities identified approximately 30 child victims. The man was arrested on May 19, 2026, and charged with felony possession of computer-generated child pornography.