How to Comply with Prohibited AI Uses — Texas TRAIGA
HB 149 (TRAIGA) · TX · Effective Jan 1, 2026
In effectSummary, 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
- Review AI systems against the prohibited purposes.
- Document intended purposes and controls.
- 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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