How to Comply with Prohibited AI Uses — Texas TRAIGA

HB 149 (TRAIGA) · TX · Effective Jan 1, 2026

In effect

Summary, not legal advice. Do not develop or deploy AI intended to incite self-harm, harm to others or crime (§552.052), with the sole intent to infringe constitutional rights (§552.055), or with intent to unlawfully discriminate (§552.056; disparate impact alone is not intent).

Implementation steps

  1. Review AI systems against the prohibited purposes.
  2. Document intended purposes and controls.
  3. Keep records that support the absence of prohibited intent.

Evidence needed

  • Purpose statements
  • Review records

Passing criteria

  • No system designed for a prohibited purpose
Penalties: Up to $200K per violation. Enforced by Attorney General.

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