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AI Summary
HB149 addresses the regulation of artificial intelligence systems in Texas, including civil penalties, with specifics unknown until the full bill text is available.
Business Impact
If you operate AI systems in Texas, you must comply with new regulations by January 1, 2025, or face civil penalties.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
Affected Industries
What This Means
HB149 proposes regulations and civil penalties for the use of artificial intelligence systems in Texas, with details to be confirmed upon release of the full bill text.
Key Provisions
- Proposes regulation of AI systems in Texas
- Includes civil penalties
- Details unknown until full bill text is available
Latest Legislative Action
Effective on 1/1/26
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 36)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bhojani | Primary |
| Bonnen | Primary |
| Burkett | Primary |
| Button | Primary |
| Canales | Primary |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 5)
passage ·
Aug 27, 2025
128 Yea
8 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
passage ·
May 30, 2025
121 Yea
17 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSHB 149 be placed on its third reading and final passage. ·
May 23, 2025
31 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Disclose AI interaction to consumers clearly and conspicuously.
Who: Governmental agencies and entities using AI.
Deadline: At the time of interaction.
Penalty: Civil penalties for non-compliance.
Who: Governmental agencies and entities using AI.
Deadline: At the time of interaction.
Penalty: Civil penalties for non-compliance.
Obtain consent for capturing biometric data.
Who: Entities capturing biometric data for AI training.
Deadline: Before capturing data.
Penalty: Civil penalties for unauthorized data capture.
Who: Entities capturing biometric data for AI training.
Deadline: Before capturing data.
Penalty: Civil penalties for unauthorized data capture.
Full Legal Analysis
HB149, titled 'Relating to regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state,' aims to regulate AI systems in Texas and includes civil penalties. Specific regulatory measures and penalties are unknown until the full bill text is available.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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Affected Industries
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