On June 22, 2025, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 149, establishing the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA), effective Jan. 1, 2026. TRAIGA prohibits AI systems that incite harm, infringe constitutional rights, or unlawfully discriminate. It mandates disclosures for healthcare providers and government entities using AI, and it amends biometric data laws. The law creates a regulatory sandbox for AI innovation and grants the Texas Attorney General exclusive enforcement authority, with penalties ranging from $10,000 to $200,000 per violation.
