Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act

TRAIGA (HB 149)

Summary

Applies to anyone who develops or deploys AI in Texas. Prohibited uses, government disclosure duties, attorney general enforcement with a 60-day cure period, penalties of $10,000 to $200,000 per violation, a safe harbor for substantial compliance with the NIST AI Risk Management Framework or similar recognized standards, a regulatory sandbox, and a Texas AI Council.

Who it applies to

Role: organizations that build or use AI. Sectors: all, public. Territory: Texas.

Key dates

Jun 22, 2025Signed (adopted)

Jan 1, 2026Effective (in force)

Obligations at a glance

Avoid the prohibited uses; document substantial compliance with the NIST AI RMF or a similar recognized standard to use the safe harbor; be ready to cure within 60 days of an attorney general notice.
Applies from Jan 1, 2026 · Baseline B1, B4, B13

Disclose AI interaction to consumers in plain language; no social scoring or biometric identification without consent.
Applies from Jan 1, 2026 · Baseline B8

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