diff --git a/clutter/clutter-texture.c b/clutter/clutter-texture.c
index d87c3f6de..4d28a3e0b 100644
--- a/clutter/clutter-texture.c
+++ b/clutter/clutter-texture.c
@@ -2910,6 +2910,11 @@ clutter_texture_set_pick_with_alpha (ClutterTexture *texture,
 
   /* NB: the pick material is created lazily when we first pick */
   priv->pick_with_alpha = pick_with_alpha;
+
+  /* NB: actors are expected to call clutter_actor_queue_redraw when
+   * ever some state changes that will affect painting *or picking...
+   */
+  clutter_actor_queue_redraw (CLUTTER_ACTOR (texture));
 }
 
 /**