Texas TRAIGA (Texas Responsible AI Governance Act)
Texas, USA
Enacted (effective 2026)
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Overview
| Jurisdiction | Texas, USA |
|---|---|
| Status | Enacted (effective 2026) |
| Signed Date | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Effective Date | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Enforcement Body | Texas Artificial Intelligence Council (TAIC) |
| Affected Entities | Texas state agencies and private sector AI developers/deployers |
Scope
Establishes the Texas Artificial Intelligence Council. Requires AI system inventories for state agencies, risk assessments for high-risk AI, and transparency requirements. Pro-innovation approach with guardrails.
Key Requirements
- State agencies must inventory all AI systems in use
- Risk assessments for high-impact AI systems
- Transparency disclosures for AI interactions
- Establishment of Texas AI Council for oversight
- Annual reporting on AI usage and risks
- Prohibition of AI for social scoring
Penalties
State agency compliance enforced by Texas AI Council; private sector penalties TBD by council rules.