AUSTIN- Today, the Texas House of Representatives passed Chairman Giovanni Capriglione’s HB 149, the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act, or TRAIGA. The bill will now move to the Texas Senate.
This bill looks to responsibly encourage the advancement of AI technology while also safeguarding civil liberties and privacy. By providing regulatory certainty, a novel sandbox program, and protection against timely, expensive lawsuits, HB 149 strikes the ever-elusive balance of being pro-innovation and pro-humanity.
“This bill is the culmination of years of work by Chairman Giovanni Capriglione and hundreds of stakeholders committed to securing Texas as the nationwide model for AI policy, opportunity, and flourishing,” said David Dunmoyer, Director for Better Tech for Tomorrow. “Prudent AI policy has eluded so many legislatures, and as states like California flounder to provide regulatory certainty for businesses, we continue to see more AI businesses move to Texas than any other state. HB 149 provides a responsible, light touch framework that grants businesses clear rules of the road, paving the path for Texas to lead the charge in American dominance in this essential space.”
“HB 149 positions Texas at the forefront of the dawning Golden Age of American Innovation. Our state will continue to provide a regulatory environment where AI can flourish while protecting the vulnerable from demonstrable harms,” said Greyson Gee, Policy Analyst for Better Tech for Tomorrow. “By fostering a regulatory environment that encourages groundbreaking advancements while embedding robust protections for civil liberties, this bill ensures that Texas not only drives technological progress but also upholds the privacy and safety of its citizens.”