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AI Summary
HB2818 establishes an AI division within the Texas Department of Information Resources, detailing its structure, responsibilities, objectives, and funding, effective September 1, 2024.
Business Impact
If you operate within Texas, be aware of new AI oversight by the state starting 9/1/25.
What do these statuses mean? ▼
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
Texas HB2818 establishes an AI division within the Department of Information Resources, outlining its structure, responsibilities, objectives, and funding, effective September 1, 2024.
Key Provisions
- Establishment of an artificial intelligence division within the Department of Information Resources.
- Detailed structure, responsibilities, and objectives of the division.
- Funding through state appropriations and grants.
- Effective date of September 1, 2024.
Latest Legislative Action
Effective on 9/1/25
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 15)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bernal | Primary |
| Cain | Primary |
| Capriglione | Primary |
| King, Tracy O. | Primary |
| Lucio | Primary |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 4)
passage ·
May 28, 2025
105 Yea
32 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 2818 be placed on its third reading and final passage. ·
May 26, 2025
30 Yea
1 Nay
Passed ✓
passage ·
Apr 25, 2025
111 Yea
14 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Prepare for compliance with regulations set by the AI division.
Who: Businesses utilizing AI technologies in Texas.
Deadline: By September 1, 2025.
Penalty: Potential enforcement actions for non-compliance.
Who: Businesses utilizing AI technologies in Texas.
Deadline: By September 1, 2025.
Penalty: Potential enforcement actions for non-compliance.
Full Legal Analysis
HB2818 establishes an artificial intelligence division within the Department of Information Resources. The bill outlines the division's structure, responsibilities, objectives, and funding. The division is tasked with overseeing AI initiatives and ensuring compliance with state regulations. The bill specifies that the division will be funded through state appropriations and grants. The effective date for the establishment of this division is September 1, 2024, with initial reports due by December 31, 2024.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View HB2818 on official legislature website →
Affected Industries
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