Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 149: Relating to regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state; providing civil penalties.

Enacted Last action June 22, 2025: Effective on 1/1/26

Plain-language summary

HB 149 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state; providing civil penalties. Primary sponsor: Giovanni Capriglione (Republican), Angie Button (Republican), Greg Bonnen (Republican), Angelia Orr (Republican), Salman Bhojani (Democratic), Charles Schwertner (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 22, 2025): Effective on 1/1/26.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Giovanni Capriglione (Republican); Angie Button (Republican); Greg Bonnen (Republican); Angelia Orr (Republican); and 2 more. 6 co-sponsors.