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Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA / HB 149): AI Compliance Requirements

Texas HB 149 (TRAIGA), signed June 22, 2025, prohibits specific harmful AI practices and imposes disclosure obligations on businesses that develop or deploy AI systems in Texas or serving Texas residents. The Act focuses on intent-based liability: prohibiting AI systems intentionally designed to manipulate behavior, discriminate against protected classes, produce CSAM, or enable government social scoring. Healthcare providers must disclose AI use to patients. Government entities must disclose AI-driven interactions.

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Key Facts

Effective Date

January 1, 2026

Maximum Penalty

$10,000–$12,000 per curable violation; $80,000–$200,000 per uncurable violation; $2,000–$40,000 per day for continuing violations (TX Attorney General enforcement, 60-day cure period)

What Your Business Must Do

4 compliance requirements identified. Critical requirements carry the highest risk of enforcement action.

Prohibited AI Practices Compliance

Critical

Ensure no AI system you develop or deploy is intentionally designed to: manipulate human behavior toward self-harm or criminal activity; discriminate against protected classes under federal or state law; produce child sexual abuse material or deepfake pornography; or (for government entities) assign social scores that restrict individuals' rights.

Healthcare AI Patient Disclosure

High Priority

Healthcare providers using AI in connection with patient services or treatment must disclose AI use to the patient before or at the time of the AI-assisted service.

Government Consumer AI Disclosure

High Priority

Government entities must disclose to consumers when they are interacting with an AI system, at or before the point of interaction.

AI Governance Policy

Medium Priority

Document your AI governance practices demonstrating that all deployed AI systems comply with TRAIGA prohibitions. Include review procedures for ensuring AI systems do not engage in prohibited practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA / HB 149) apply to my business?

Texas HB 149 (TRAIGA), signed June 22, 2025, prohibits specific harmful AI practices and imposes disclosure obligations on businesses that develop or deploy AI systems in Texas or serving Texas residents. The Act focuses on intent-based liability: pr. Use ComplianceIQ's free scanner to get a personalized assessment in under 5 minutes.

What is the penalty for non-compliance?

The maximum penalty under Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA / HB 149) is: $10,000–$12,000 per curable violation; $80,000–$200,000 per uncurable violation; $2,000–$40,000 per day for continuing violations (TX Attorney General enforcement, 60-day cure period). Fines are typically scaled by company size, severity of violation, and whether violations were willful or accidental.

How do I comply with Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA / HB 149)?

The 4 requirements above cover the core obligations. The fastest path to compliance is: (1) conduct an AI risk assessment, (2) document your AI systems, (3) implement transparency disclosures where required. ComplianceIQ generates all required documents automatically.

Official Source

https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB149

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