CSOAI - Texas TRAIGA

Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA)

Texas takes a prohibited-use approach: rather than a broad risk regime, it bans specific harmful AI uses and adds duties for government and certain private deployers. Effective 2026 (verify the current date).

What it covers

  • !AI intended to manipulate human behavior unlawfully
  • !Government social-scoring systems
  • !Unlawful biometric and surveillance uses
  • !Certain government AI deployments

What you must do

  • +Avoid prohibited and manipulative AI uses
  • +Government disclosure of AI interactions
  • +Honor the banned-use list
  • +Cooperate with state oversight

Questions, answered

What is the Texas Responsible AI Governance Act?

TRAIGA is a Texas AI law that focuses on banning specific harmful AI uses - such as unlawful manipulation, government social scoring, and certain biometric uses - and adds duties for government and some private deployers.

How is TRAIGA different from the Colorado AI Act?

Colorado uses a broad high-risk / anti-discrimination framework, while Texas TRAIGA centers on a prohibited-use list and government-focused duties.

When does TRAIGA take effect?

TRAIGA took effect on 1 January 2026.

US state AI laws are evolving quickly. This reflects the position as of June 2026 and is not legal advice - verify current effective dates and requirements.

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