Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
Effective June 20, 2025, HB3512 mandates annual Artificial Intelligence (AI) training for state and local government employees who use computers for at least 25% of their duties. While the statutory mandate targets public entities, government contractors and grant recipients face immediate downstream compliance risks, including contract termination and mandatory repayment of state grant funds for non-compliance.
Rep. Giovanni Capriglione·House Bill·Regular Session
Criminal Justice Division (Grant Compliance) • Department of Information Resources (DIR) • Governor's Office • Legislative Budget Board
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Notable regulatory updates (effective 2025-06-20). Consider how these changes may affect your operations.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about HB3512
Effective June 20, 2025, HB3512 mandates annual Artificial Intelligence (AI) training for state and local government employees who use computers for at least 25% of their duties. While the statutory mandate targets public entities, government contractors and grant recipients face immediate downstream compliance risks, including contract termination and mandatory repayment of state grant funds for non-compliance.
HB3512 was authored by Texas Representative Giovanni Capriglione during the Regular Session.
HB3512 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB3512 is enforced by Criminal Justice Division (Grant Compliance), Department of Information Resources (DIR), Governor's Office and Legislative Budget Board.
The regulatory priority for HB3512 is rated as "moderate". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB3512 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB3512 addresses topics including artificial intelligence, city government, city government--general, county government and county government--general.
Key dates for HB3512: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Rulemaking: Adopt rules to develop, implement, and certify at least five AI training programs. (As soon as practicable after 2025-06-20); Update certification standards and publish a list of certified AI training programs. (Annually). Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB3512 establishes the following penalties: administrative/financial penalty of Repayment of full grant award + 2-year ineligibility for future grants for Local governments failing to comply with AI training requirements while holding grants under Government Code Chapter 772.. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
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