Texas 89th Legislature
Artificial Intelligence
9 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 11 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
9 bills require immediate attention
Relating to regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state; providing civil penalties.
Relating to the creation of artificial sexual material harmful to minors.
Relating to electronic health record requirements; authorizing a civil penalty.
Relating to criminal and civil liability related to sexually explicit media and artificial intimate visual material; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to the use of certain automated systems in, and certain adverse determinations made in connection with, the health benefit claims process.
Relating to user reports of explicit deep fake material on social media platforms.
Artificial Intelligence Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (13)
Relating to regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state; providing civil penalties.
Relating to regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state; providing civil penalties.
Relating to the creation of artificial sexual material harmful to minors.
Relating to the creation of artificial sexual material harmful to minors.
Relating to the artificial intelligence division within the Department of Information Resources.
Relating to the artificial intelligence division within the Department of Information Resources.
Relating to user reports of explicit deep fake material on social media platforms.
Relating to user reports of explicit deep fake material on social media platforms.
Relating to artificial intelligence training programs for certain employees and officials of state agencies and local governments.
Relating to artificial intelligence training programs for certain employees and officials of state agencies and local governments.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of possession, promotion, or production of certain obscene visual material appearing to depict a child.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of possession, promotion, or production of certain obscene visual material appearing to depict a child.
Relating to the Texas moving image industry incentive program and the establishment and funding of the Texas moving image industry incentive fund.
Relating to the Texas moving image industry incentive program and the establishment and funding of the Texas moving image industry incentive fund.
Relating to criminal and civil liability related to sexually explicit media and artificial intimate visual material; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to criminal and civil liability related to sexually explicit media and artificial intimate visual material; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to the use of certain automated systems in, and certain adverse determinations made in connection with, the health benefit claims process.
Relating to the use of certain automated systems in, and certain adverse determinations made in connection with, the health benefit claims process.
Relating to electronic health record requirements; authorizing a civil penalty.
Relating to electronic health record requirements; authorizing a civil penalty.
Relating to prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses prohibiting sexually explicit visual material involving depictions of children, computer-generated children, or other persons; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
Relating to prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses prohibiting sexually explicit visual material involving depictions of children, computer-generated children, or other persons; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
Relating to the regulation and use of artificial intelligence systems and the management of data by governmental entities.
Relating to the regulation and use of artificial intelligence systems and the management of data by governmental entities.
Relating to financial exploitation or financial abuse using artificially generated media or phishing communications; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to financial exploitation or financial abuse using artificially generated media or phishing communications; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on artificial intelligence passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 13 laws related to artificial intelligence. These bills were authored by 10 different legislators and address various aspects of artificial intelligence policy in Texas.
- Did artificial intelligence bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Artificial Intelligence legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 8 Senate bills and 5 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most artificial intelligence bills?
- The leading authors of artificial intelligence legislation include Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R) with 3 bills, Sen. Joan Huffman (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on artificial intelligence issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for artificial intelligence legislation?
- Among the 13 artificial intelligence bills enacted, 9 have critical compliance urgency and 3 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to artificial intelligence in Texas law?
- Artificial Intelligence legislation frequently overlaps with State Agencies, Boards & Commissions, Electronic Information Systems, Internet. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for artificial intelligence legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 11 of the 13 artificial intelligence bills (85%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on artificial intelligence policy.
- When do Texas artificial intelligence laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some artificial intelligence bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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