# Your TV is a ‘mass surveillance system’ says Texas, and the state is suing LG, Samsung, Hisense, TCL, and more to stop it

> Your smart TV may be a little too smart. A Texas lawmaker is suing five major TV manufacturers, claiming they're surveilling what you watch to build profiles and serve up advertising..

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/televisions/your-tv-is-a-mass-surveillance-system-says-texas-and-the-state-is-suing-lg-samsung-hisense-tcl-and-more-to-stop-it?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6941d0021f0e876e200ce733)
- **Published:** 2025-12-16
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #samsung #sony #lg #suing #texas #hisense #mass #says
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