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:AN ACT relating to regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state; providing civil penalties. | :AN ACT relating to regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state; providing civil penalties. | ||
::BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: | ::BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: | ||
| − | :SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act. | + | ::SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act. |
| − | :SECTION 2. Section 503.001, Business & Commerce Code, is amended by amending Subsections (a) and (e) and adding Subsections (b-1) and (f) to read as follows: | + | ::SECTION 2. Section 503.001, Business & Commerce Code, is amended by amending Subsections (a) and (e) and adding Subsections (b-1) and (f) to read as follows: |
::(a) In this section: | ::(a) In this section: | ||
:::(1) "Artificial intelligence system" has the meaning assigned by Section 551.001. | :::(1) "Artificial intelligence system" has the meaning assigned by Section 551.001. | ||
| − | :::(2) "Biometric | + | :::(2) "Biometric identifier" means a retina or iris scan, fingerprint, voiceprint, or record of hand or face geometry. |
::(b-1) For purposes of Subsection (b), an individual has not been informed of and has not provided consent for the capture or storage of a biometric identifier of an individual for a commercial purpose based solely on the existence of an image or other media containing one or more biometric identifiers of the individual on the Internet or other publicly available source unless the image or other media was made publicly available by the individual to whom the biometric identifiers relate. | ::(b-1) For purposes of Subsection (b), an individual has not been informed of and has not provided consent for the capture or storage of a biometric identifier of an individual for a commercial purpose based solely on the existence of an image or other media containing one or more biometric identifiers of the individual on the Internet or other publicly available source unless the image or other media was made publicly available by the individual to whom the biometric identifiers relate. | ||
| + | ::(e) This section does not apply to: | ||
| + | :::(1) voiceprint data retained by a financial institution or an affiliate of a financial institution, as those terms are defined by 15 U.S.C. Section 6809; | ||
| + | :::(2) the training, processing, or storage of biometric identifiers involved in developing, training, evaluating, disseminating, or otherwise offering artificial intelligence models or systems, unless a system is used or deployed for the purpose of uniquely identifying a specific individual; or | ||
| + | :::(3) the development or deployment of an artificial intelligence model or system for the purposes of: | ||
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Revision as of 11:42, 15 July 2025
| Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act | |
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| Short Title | Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act |
| Official Text | Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act |
| Country/Jurisdiction | United States |
| State or Province | Texas |
| Regulatory Bodies | Texas Attorney General |
| Date Enacted | 2025/06/22 |
| Scope of the Law | Artificial Intelligence |
| Information | |
| Taxonomy | |
| Strategies | |
The Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA) was enacted law in Texas in June 2025 and becomes effective January 1, 2026. It focuses on the responsible development and deployment of AI systems within the state of Texas, and applies to individuals and entities that develop or deploy AI systems in Texas, or offer products or services used by Texas residents.
Text of the law
H.B. No. 149
- AN ACT relating to regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state; providing civil penalties.
- BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
- SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act.
- SECTION 2. Section 503.001, Business & Commerce Code, is amended by amending Subsections (a) and (e) and adding Subsections (b-1) and (f) to read as follows:
- (a) In this section:
- (1) "Artificial intelligence system" has the meaning assigned by Section 551.001.
- (2) "Biometric identifier" means a retina or iris scan, fingerprint, voiceprint, or record of hand or face geometry.
- (b-1) For purposes of Subsection (b), an individual has not been informed of and has not provided consent for the capture or storage of a biometric identifier of an individual for a commercial purpose based solely on the existence of an image or other media containing one or more biometric identifiers of the individual on the Internet or other publicly available source unless the image or other media was made publicly available by the individual to whom the biometric identifiers relate.
- (e) This section does not apply to:
- (1) voiceprint data retained by a financial institution or an affiliate of a financial institution, as those terms are defined by 15 U.S.C. Section 6809;
- (2) the training, processing, or storage of biometric identifiers involved in developing, training, evaluating, disseminating, or otherwise offering artificial intelligence models or systems, unless a system is used or deployed for the purpose of uniquely identifying a specific individual; or
- (3) the development or deployment of an artificial intelligence model or system for the purposes of:
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