Texas HB 3512 (Relating to artificial intelligence training programs for certain employees and officials of state agencies and local governments.)

Requires the cybersecurity coordinator of a school district to annually complete both cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) training, while other employees follow district-determined schedules. Instructs local governments to submit written certification of compliance with cybersecurity and AI training when applying for grants. Requires local governments found noncompliant with training to repay grant amounts and face a two-year grant ineligibility period. Mandates state and local ...

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20 JUN 2025 · Law / Act

Texas SB 815 (Use of AI systems in Utilization Reviews 2025)

Amends the Texas Insurance Code to define "artificial intelligence system" and "automated decision system." Prohibits a utilization review agent from using an automated decision system to make, wholly or partly, adverse determinations regarding health care services. Allows the commissioner to audit and inspect a utilization review agent's use of an automated decision system. Permits the use of algorithms and AI systems for administrative support or fraud detection. Requires notices of adv...

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20 JUN 2025 · Law / Act

Texas SB 1188 (AI in Electronic Health Records 2025)

Regulates the use of artificial intelligence by health care practitioners for diagnostic purposes, requiring the practitioner to act within their authorized scope, ensure compliance with existing laws, and disclose AI usage to patients. Requires electronic health records to be maintained in the U.S. and protected with safeguards, ensuring access only to necessary personnel. Mandates that electronic health records include information on biological sex, with strict conditions for amending suc...

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23 DEC 2024 · Law / Act

Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (HB 1709)

Regulates AI systems in Texas through the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act. Imposes duties on developers, distributors, and deployers to prevent algorithmic discrimination. Requires high-risk AI systems impact assessments and consumer disclosures. Establishes penalties for noncompliance, prohibits specific AI uses, and introduces an AI sandbox program for controlled testing.

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13 MAR 2024 · Law / Act

Texas SB 2911: Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (Proposed)

Texas introduced Senate Bill 2911, the Texas Responsible AI Governance Act, which would have established a comprehensive framework for the development and deployment of high-risk AI systems in the state, including requirements for impact assessments, transparency disclosures, and anti-discrimination protections. The bill did not advance out of the 88th Legislature but signaled Texas's growing legislative focus on AI governance beyond government use. Similar provisions were reintroduced in subsequent legislative sessions as the state continued to develop its AI policy approach.

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17 JUN 2023 · Law / Act

Texas HB 1709: Government Use of AI

Texas enacted House Bill 1709, which requires state agencies to develop policies governing the use of AI systems and establishes standards for transparency and accountability in government AI applications. The law requires state agencies to inventory their AI use, assess risks, and report to the legislature on AI implementation. It created a Texas Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council to advise state agencies on AI adoption and policy, positioning Texas as an early mover in regulating government AI use at the state level.

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13 JUN 2023 · Law / Act

An Act relating to the creation of the artificial intelligence advisory council

Establishes an artificial intelligence advisory council to study and monitor AI systems used by Texas state agencies, and requires those agencies to submit inventory reports describing the AI systems they use.

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27 APR 2023 · Law / Act

An act relating to a study on the establishment of a program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission to train individuals in certain skills related to artificial intelligence systems.

Requires the Texas House of Representatives committee overseeing workforce development to conduct a study on whether to establish an AI-related workforce training program.

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