Texas 89th Legislature
Computers & Software
7 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 8 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
7 bills require immediate attention
Relating to genetic information security for residents of this state; providing a civil penalty; providing a private cause of action.
Relating to regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state; providing civil penalties.
Relating to the regulation of platforms for the sale and distribution of software applications for mobile devices.
Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Lottery Commission and the transfer of the administration of the state lottery and the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation; creating criminal offenses.
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.
Computers & Software Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (8)
Relating to genetic information security for residents of this state; providing a civil penalty; providing a private cause of action.
Relating to genetic information security for residents of this state; providing a civil penalty; providing a private cause of action.
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 establishment and administration of the Texas Quantum Initiative.
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Quantum Initiative.
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 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 of platforms for the sale and distribution of software applications for mobile devices.
Relating to the regulation of platforms for the sale and distribution of software applications for mobile devices.
Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Lottery Commission and the transfer of the administration of the state lottery and the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation; creating criminal offenses.
Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Lottery Commission and the transfer of the administration of the state lottery and the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation; creating criminal offenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on computers & software passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 8 laws related to computers & software. These bills were authored by 7 different legislators and address various aspects of computers & software policy in Texas.
- Did computers & software bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Computers & Software legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 5 Senate bills and 3 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most computers & software bills?
- The leading authors of computers & software legislation include Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Bob Hall (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Charles Schwertner (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on computers & software issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for computers & software legislation?
- Among the 8 computers & software bills enacted, 7 have critical compliance urgency and 0 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to computers & software in Texas law?
- Computers & Software legislation frequently overlaps with Artificial Intelligence, Business & Commerce, Crimes. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for computers & software legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 8 of the 8 computers & software bills (100%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on computers & software policy.
- When do Texas computers & software laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some computers & software bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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