Texas 89th Legislature
Biometric Identifiers & Voiceprints
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 1 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
2 bills require immediate attention
Relating to regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state; providing civil penalties.
Relating to parental rights in public education, to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction, diversity, equity, and inclusion duties, and social transitioning, and to student clubs at public schools.
Biometric Identifiers & Voiceprints Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
Enforcing Agencies
All Bills (3)
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 fingerprinting requirements for the issuance of dealer general distinguishing numbers to certain persons.
Relating to fingerprinting requirements for the issuance of dealer general distinguishing numbers to certain persons.
Relating to parental rights in public education, to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction, diversity, equity, and inclusion duties, and social transitioning, and to student clubs at public schools.
Relating to parental rights in public education, to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction, diversity, equity, and inclusion duties, and social transitioning, and to student clubs at public schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on biometric identifiers & voiceprints passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 3 laws related to biometric identifiers & voiceprints. These bills were authored by 3 different legislators and address various aspects of biometric identifiers & voiceprints policy in Texas.
- Did biometric identifiers & voiceprints bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Biometric Identifiers & Voiceprints legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 House bills and 1 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most biometric identifiers & voiceprints bills?
- The leading authors of biometric identifiers & voiceprints legislation include Sen. Charles Creighton (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Jay Dean (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on biometric identifiers & voiceprints issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for biometric identifiers & voiceprints legislation?
- Among the 3 biometric identifiers & voiceprints bills enacted, 2 have critical compliance urgency and 1 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to biometric identifiers & voiceprints in Texas law?
- Biometric Identifiers & Voiceprints legislation frequently overlaps with Discrimination, Electronic Information Systems, Human Relations. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for biometric identifiers & voiceprints legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 1 of the 3 biometric identifiers & voiceprints bills (33%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on biometric identifiers & voiceprints policy.
- When do Texas biometric identifiers & voiceprints laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some biometric identifiers & voiceprints bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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