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Texas AI law

Every enacted, pending, and vetoed Texas AI bill in one place. 2 laws currently tracked, updated April 2026.

Criminal Offense for Fabricating Deceptive Videos to Influence Elections

SB 751 (86th Legislature, signed Jun 14, 2019 — Gov. Abbott)

In force

Effective date: Sep 1, 2019
Enforcement: State prosecutors (criminal only)
Scope: Creation and distribution of a deepfake video within 30 days of an election with intent to influence the election or injure a candidate.
Maximum penalty: Criminal offense — Class A misdemeanor to felony depending on circumstances.

Primary source: capitol.texas.gov — SB 751 text

Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA)

HB 149 (signed Jun 22, 2025 — Gov. Abbott)

Enacted — effective 2026

Effective date: Jan 1, 2026
Enforcement: Texas Attorney General (exclusive, 60-day cure period)
Scope: Intent-based prohibitions on AI systems (manipulation, government social scoring, unlawful discrimination, deepfakes/CSAM); heightened duties on governmental entities. 36-month regulatory sandbox.
Maximum penalty: $10,000–$12,000 curable; $80,000–$200,000 uncurable; $2,000–$40,000/day continuing; up to $100,000 secondary agency sanctions.

Primary source: capitol.texas.gov — HB 149 enrolled text

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