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Texas TRAIGA (HB 149)

Jurisdiction:
Texas
 enforcing
Effective:
Jan 1, 2026
Authority:
Texas Attorney General
 Official text Verified May 21, 2026

Obligations Covered

Bias & Discrimination Prevention

Provisions (1)

AI Discrimination Prohibition #

Obligation:
Bias Prevention
 enforcing
Effective:
Jan 1, 2026
Risk tier:
high-risk
Scope:
developers and deployers

Requirements

RequirementDetails
Intentional discrimination prohibitedNo person may develop or deploy an AI system with **intent** to unlawfully discriminate against a protected class
Disparate impact insufficientDisparate impact alone does not establish intent to discriminate (§ 552.056(c))
Insurance entity carve-outInsurance entities subject to existing unfair discrimination statutes are exempt (§ 552.056(d))
Banking safe harborFederally insured financial institutions in compliance with federal and state banking laws are deemed compliant (§ 552.056(e))

Penalties

ViolationFine
Per violationCivil penalties; AG-exclusive enforcement
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