{"id":9524,"date":"2025-06-24T16:58:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T16:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/us\/?post_type=resources&p=9524"},"modified":"2026-06-24T04:52:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T09:52:09","slug":"texas-ai-law-passes","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/us\/resources\/hr-strategy\/hr-technology\/texas-ai-law-passes\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas rides in with third state AI law"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Robert Teachout<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Texas<\/a> has become the third state in the US to enact a law governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA)<\/a> sets broad overarching standards and protections regarding AI use<\/a>, with some that would be applicable to employers. It goes into effect January 1, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Act follows the risk-based model for the development and use of AI systems for “high-risk” decisions relating to employment, finance, education, health-care services, housing and insurance. The law also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n