Texas — AI Law & Policy Updates

Texas's Responsible AI Governance Act (HB 149) took effect in 2025, prohibiting AI-driven behavioral manipulation causing harm, unlawful discrimination, and synthetic media misuse. The law applies to businesses and state agencies, with enforcement by the Texas Attorney General and a 60-day cure period.

TRAIGA — Texas Responsible AI Governance Act HB 149, 2025 — Status: In Effect Prohibits developing or deploying AI for intentional behavioral manipulation causing harm, unlawful discrimination, and unlawful synthetic media; applies to businesses and state agencies. Enforced exclusively by the Texas Attorney General with a 60-day cure period. Recent developments: