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TX HB5118: Relating to a study on employer and state agency use of automated employment decision tools in assessing an applicant's suitability for a position.

Dead/Failed Texas · 2025–2026 session

Last verified Oct 10, 2026 · official bill text

HB5118 · where it stands

This bill did not become law (dead/failed) · last action May 15, 2025.

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Introduced
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Passed a chamber
Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action.
Enacted
Signed into law, or became law without a signature or over a veto.
Effective date
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Dead / vetoed
Vetoed, failed, or the session ended without action.

In one paragraph

Texas HB 5118 (2025), as reported by the House committee (committee substitute), would have required the Texas Workforce Commission, with help from the Department of Information Resources, to study the use of AI systems and automated employment decision tools in hiring by employers, including state agencies. A report to the governor, lieutenant governor, House speaker and relevant committee chairs was due by November 15, 2026, and the Act would have expired September 1, 2027. No enrolled version exists, so the bill died when the regular session adjourned June 2, 2025.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

No duties for businesses because the bill died. Had it passed, it would only have required a state study; it set no hiring rules for private employers.

Key provisions

  1. Sec. 1(b): the commission 'shall conduct a study on the use of artificial intelligence systems and automated employment decision tools'
  2. Sec. 1(c): the study must outline methods for detecting and auditing bias and determine minimum transparency and disclosure requirements for AI vendors and the use of external, independent bias review
  3. Sec. 1(d): the Department of Information Resources 'shall assist the commission in conducting the study'
  4. Sec. 1(f): the commission may solicit and accept federal funds and gifts, grants, or donations from any source
  5. Sec. 1(g): 'Not later than November 15, 2026' the commission must submit a written report with results and recommendations to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker and committee chairs
  6. Sec. 1(h): 'This Act expires September 1, 2027.' Sec. 2: the commission may adopt rules to administer the Act
  7. Sec. 3: would have taken effect September 1, 2025; no enrolled version exists, so the bill died at sine die adjournment

Latest legislative action

May 15, 2025. Placed on General State Calendar

Sponsors (showing 5 of 6)

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Topics and industries

Related topics

AI in EmploymentAI in GovernmentAI Transparency

Affected industries

EmploymentGovernmentTechnology

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