Texas is taking a significant step in regulating artificial intelligence with the enactment of the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act. Signed by Governor Greg Abbott, the law requires state agencies to disclose when AI systems are interacting with residents, starting January 1, 2026. The legislation also prohibits social scoring by the government, unauthorized biometric systems, and AI technologies promoting self-harm or child exploitation.
The law introduces civil penalties that could reach up to $200,000 for violations. Legal experts, such as Michelle Reed from Paul Hastings, highlight how pending federal legislation, including a proposal by former President Donald Trump, may impact the enforcement of these state-level regulations.
The Act sets up the Texas Artificial Intelligence Council to oversee compliance and provides a testing framework for AI companies to trial innovative solutions. For further details, visit the full article on Texas Lawyer.