2026-01-01 · US-TX · in force now
Texas TRAIGA (HB 149) is now in force. Developers and deployers of AI systems in or serving Texas must comply with the Act's intent-based prohibitions and disclosure duties. Deadline: January 1, 2026 (passed).
What it requires
TRAIGA imposes intent-based prohibitions and disclosure obligations on AI developers and deployers. The Act requires compliance with stated prohibitions—what specific conduct is banned depends on the Act's language—and mandates certain disclosures. Teams must identify which systems fall under scope, map the prohibitions to their behavior, and implement disclosure mechanisms. The precise requirements depend on the full text of HB 149 and any implementing guidance from Texas regulators.
Who it binds
Any company developing an AI system or deploying one—whether in-house or third-party—that operates in Texas or provides services to Texas residents. This includes product teams, data science groups, legal and compliance functions, and vendor management. In-house counsel and compliance officers typically own oversight; product and engineering teams own implementation.
How to check whether you comply
Obtain the full text of TRAIGA (HB 149) and identify which of your AI systems fall within its scope.
Map each in-scope system against the Act's intent-based prohibitions and document compliance posture.
Verify that required disclosures are in place and accessible to end users or counterparties.
Confirm vendor AI systems are contractually required to meet TRAIGA obligations.
What teams get wrong
TRAIGA is confirmed in force as of January 1, 2026. However, the specific mechanics of its intent-based prohibitions and disclosure requirements require careful review of the statute itself and any published guidance from Texas authorities. Do not rely on secondary summaries; verify your interpretation against the authoritative text.
This is one of 17 dated AI obligations we track
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Source
Not legal advice. This summarizes a public source so you can act on it; verify against the primary text before you rely on it.