Texas. AI / automated decisions. Act
TRAIGATexas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (HB 149, 2025)
In force
§1Summary
- Synopsis
Prohibits developing or deploying AI for specified harmful purposes such as manipulation toward self-harm, unlawful discrimination, social scoring by government and certain explicit content, and requires government and healthcare AI disclosures. Creates an AI regulatory sandbox and council.
- Key themes
- Unique features
Intent-based prohibitions rather than risk classification; 36-month sandbox; amends CUBI to exempt certain AI training uses.
- SaaS relevance
AI-enabled SaaS deployed in Texas must avoid prohibited uses and respond to AG civil investigative demands for documentation.
§2Obligations
- Extraterritorial
- Yes
- Breach notification
- None
- DPO
- No
- Cross-border transfers
- None
- Maximum penalty
- $10,000–$200,000 per violation; $2,000–$40,000 per day for continuing violations
§3Dates
- Key dates
- Adopted
- In force
§4Text and authority
- Text
- Authoritative text capitol.texas.gov
- Authority
- Texas Attorney General
§5Where it applies
- Domestic law of
- Texas
§6Sources and verification
- Verification
High confidence.
Signature date from established knowledge.