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HB1709: Relating to the regulation and reporting on the use of artificial intelligence systems by certain business entities and state agencies; providing civil penalties.

: Giovanni Capriglione (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Mar 14, 2025
Electronic Information Systems
Civil Remedies & Liabilities
Consumer Protection
WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Ethics
DISCRIMINATION
Protection of Personal Information
Governor
INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ADVISORY COUNCIL
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
TEXAS RESPONSIBLE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE GOVERNANCE ACT
TEXAS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM
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  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to the regulation and reporting on the use of artificial intelligence systems by certain business entities and state agencies; providing civil penalties.

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