Texas Enacts Responsible AI Governance Act Effective 2026 With AI Council, Regulatory Sandbox, Civil Penalties, and Healthcare Provisions

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Updated Jul 2, 2025, 06:17 PM

Texas has enacted the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA), becoming one of the first states to establish comprehensive AI regulation. The law, effective January 1, 2026, introduces a Texas AI Council and a regulatory sandbox designed to foster innovation while imposing civil penalties for non-compliance. The legislation includes sector-specific provisions, notably in healthcare, and enshrines new consumer protections and enforcement powers. The act represents a pared-back version of earlier proposals but marks a landmark step in state-level AI governance. This move aligns Texas with other states, such as Utah, which recently created a government office to regulate AI companies balancing innovation and safety. The Texas law aims to set a precedent in AI oversight, addressing both public and private sector AI use.

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