Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (House Bill 149)
TX-RAIGA · Texas Legislature
The Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (HB 149) is a state-level law enacted in June 2026 that establishes governance requirements for the deployment of artificial intelligence systems within Texas. It applies to entities deploying AI systems that affect Texas residents or are operated within the state. The Act imposes obligations around transparency, accountability, and risk management for covered AI deployments.
Overview
HB 149 represents Texas's entry into state-level AI regulation, creating a statutory framework governing how AI systems may be deployed by businesses and other covered entities operating in or affecting Texas. The Act sets out requirements for documenting AI use, assessing risks to affected individuals, and maintaining accountability structures within deploying organizations. Enforcement authority and specific penalty provisions are assigned to a designated state agency or the Texas Attorney General, consistent with Texas's existing consumer protection enforcement model. The law signals a broader trend of US state-level AI regulation in the absence of a comprehensive federal statute. Specific compliance deadlines and exemption thresholds have not been fully confirmed at the time of this entry and are subject to regulatory guidance. Enterprises operating in Texas should monitor forthcoming implementing rules for precise compliance timelines.
Key Requirements
- •Establish and maintain internal AI governance policies covering deployed AI systems that affect Texas residents
- •Conduct and document risk assessments for AI systems prior to deployment, with particular attention to high-risk use cases
- •Implement accountability mechanisms, including designation of responsible personnel for AI oversight
- •Provide transparency disclosures to affected individuals regarding material AI-driven decisions
- •Maintain records of AI system use and risk assessments sufficient for regulatory audit or inquiry
- •Comply with enforcement actions initiated by the Texas Attorney General, with civil penalty exposure for violations
Who It Affects
Effective Date
2026-06-01