TX HB149
Relating to regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state; providing civil penalties.
Introduced 06/22/2025
Summary
Relating to regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state; providing civil penalties.
Institutions: Establishes a new entity
Areas of Impact: Proportion of Questions Answered Yes Per Category
Category Statistics
| Category | Proportion Answered Yes |
|---|---|
| Accountability & Transparency | 14% |
| Data Protection | 4% |
| Bias & Discrimination | 22% |
| Education | 7% |
| Synthetic Content | 6% |
| Labor Force | 0% |
Key Questions
Key questions highlight the most important provisions across each policy area. Each question reflects whether the bill includes (YES) or excludes (NO) a specific feature, based on analyst submissions.
Requirements
Does the bill require covered entities (as defined in the bill) to conduct Impact/Risk Assessment (IA/RA) or similar evaluations?
NOIf the bill includes auditing requirements or you select "Yes" for A28, does the bill define how frequently auditing should occur (i.e., single point or regular intervals)?
NODoes the bill impose explicit bans on AI systems, such as preventing deployment due to safety risks or requiring compliance before use?
NODoes the bill require tools of resilience, e.g., kill switches, recalls, emergency training and protocols, or establishing thresholds at which a deployed system should be shut down?
NODoes the bill provide compensation and civil recourse for those affected by harms?
NORequirements
Does the bill have specific requirements for handling sensitive data?
NODoes the bill require organizations to document the purposes for which personal data is collected, used, processed or retained?
NODoes the bill establish a private right of action?
NODoes the bill specify guidelines or limitations regarding data collection practices?
NODoes the bill address how individuals can request deletion of their data?
NORequirements
Does the bill restrict the use of AI systems that exhibit potentially discriminatory outcomes?
YESDoes the bill mandate ongoing monitoring and evaluation of AI systems for bias?
NOLimitations
Does the bill identify specific sectors or domains where bias provisions apply?
NOKey features
Does the bill contain provisions aimed at expanding the workforce in the AI Economy?
NODoes the bill call for training the labor force for AI-related skills?
NODoes the bill specify partners to collaborate with to research the impact of AI on the labor force?
NODoes the bill call for the analysis of challenges faced by workers affected by automation or AI implementation?
NODoes the bill mandate the establishment of a new entity?
YESKey features
Does the bill add onto or make revisions to an existing education-related law such as an “Education Code” or “Statewide Syllabus”?
NODoes the bill require parental consent before use of AI tools or AI surveillance in the classroom?
NODoes the bill suggest curriculums include content on AI ethics or related topics (e.g., academic integrity, socially responsible computing, algorithmic bias, etc.)?
NODoes the bill allocate funding for the proposed actions?
NORequirements
Does the bill require consent from individuals or entities that may be the subject of the synthetic content?
NODoes the bill, in its criminalization provisions, distinguish between sexual synthetic content made for private use/possession/creation and content that is publicly distributed?
NODoes the bill specify the conditions under which the creation or dissemination of synthetic or AI-generated content is considered a crime?
YESDoes the bill specify tiers of punishment based on various factors (e.g., intent, age of the subject, scale of distribution?
NOInsights
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