TRAIGA

What it does

Bans developing or deploying AI with the intent to incite self-harm or crime, to unlawfully discriminate against a protected class, to produce child sexual abuse material or unlawful sexual deepfakes, or to infringe constitutional rights. Government agencies must also disclose AI use and may not use it for social scoring or biometric identification without consent. Creates a Texas AI regulatory sandbox, where approved participants can test systems for up to 36 months, and a Texas AI Council. Liability generally turns on intent, not disparate impact alone.

Who it applies to

Any person who promotes, advertises or conducts business in Texas, produces a product or service used by Texas residents, or develops or deploys an AI system in Texas. Most disclosure duties fall on governmental entities. No revenue threshold.

Penalties

Civil penalties: $10,000 to $12,000 per curable violation; $80,000 to $200,000 per uncurable violation; $2,000 to $40,000 per day for continuing violations. 60-day cure period after written AG notice. No private right of action.

Enforced by

Texas Attorney General (exclusive); state licensing agencies may impose additional sanctions on licensees

Official name

Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (HB 149, 89th Legislature)

Citation

Tex. HB 149 (89th Leg., R.S., 2025)

Topics

ai, biometrics