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Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA, HB 149)

Bars developing or deploying AI that intentionally aims to incite self-harm, harm to others or crime, or with intent to unlawfully discriminate (disparate impact alone is not enough). Bans government social scoring and requires state agencies to tell people they are talking to AI. Creates a 36-month regulatory sandbox. The AG enforces, with a 60-day cure period; no private right of action.

At a glance

In force
Jurisdiction
Texas
Type
Law
Official title
H.B. 149 (89th Legislature, Regular Session), relating to regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state; providing civil penalties (Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act)

What this means for you

If you build AI

  • Do not develop AI that intentionally aims to push people toward self-harm, violence or crime, or to unlawfully discriminate.
  • The AG can demand descriptions of your system's purpose, training data, inputs, outputs and safeguards after a complaint.
  • A state sandbox lets approved participants test AI for up to 36 months.

If you deploy AI

  • The same intent-based bans apply to deployers. You get 60 days to cure after an AG notice before a suit; penalties reach $200,000 for uncurable violations.
  • Texas state agencies must disclose AI use to consumers before or at the time of interaction.

If you use AI

  • You cannot sue under TRAIGA, but you can file a complaint with the Texas Attorney General.
  • If a Texas state agency's AI talks to you, it must tell you it is AI.

Key dates

  1. Sep 1, 2026PastDeadline for the Attorney General to put the online complaint mechanism on its websiteSource

Status history

  1. Jan 1, 2026In forceNo court order or later amendment blocking it foundSource
  2. Jun 22, 2025PassedSigned by the GovernorSource

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