Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act
A narrowed governance statute focused on state-agency AI use, with bans on AI designed for behavioural manipulation, unlawful discrimination, or producing unlawful deepfake content, and a regulatory sandbox.
Overview
A narrowed governance statute focused on state-agency AI use, with bans on AI designed for behavioural manipulation, unlawful discrimination, or producing unlawful deepfake content, and a regulatory sandbox.
Key dates
- Jun 22, 2025Signed into law
- Jan 1, 2026In force
Risk areas addressed
Who it applies to
Primarily Texas government agencies' use of AI, plus categorical prohibitions that apply to everyone (e.g. manipulation, unlawful discrimination, unlawful deepfakes).
Penalties & enforcement
Civil penalties per violation; cure period; AG exclusive enforcement.
Enforced by: Texas Attorney General
Whatever your exposure to Texas TRAIGA, the practical work is the same: inventory the AI systems in scope, map them to concrete obligations, and keep the evidence to show it. A structured AI governance programme — risk assessments, documentation and continuous monitoring — turns a moving regulatory target into a repeatable process.