Texas is a one-party consent state for audio recording. Video recording in public spaces is legal. Invasive visual recording in private areas is a state jail felony under TX Penal Code § 21.15.
Texas follows a one-party consent rule for audio recording under Texas Penal Code § 16.02, meaning you may record a conversation if you are a party to it. Recording a private conversation without consent of at least one party is a state jail felony. Video recording in public spaces where there is no expectation of privacy is legal. Invasive visual recording in areas where someone has a reasonable expectation of privacy is prohibited under TX Penal Code § 21.15, which was expanded in 2025 to cover all places with a reasonable privacy expectation. Drones equipped with cameras have additional restrictions under Texas Government Code Chapter 423 (Texas Privacy Act). Irving does not have additional local recording regulations beyond state law.
Illegal wiretapping: state jail felony. Invasive visual recording: state jail felony (180 days-2 years, $10,000 fine).
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