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TX HB2818

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Giovanni Capriglione

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes an Artificial Intelligence Division within the Texas Department of Information Resources, with the executive director overseeing its administration and organization

  • The division will assist state agencies in implementing generative AI technology for modernizing or replacing legacy systems and other appropriate projects

  • When contracting with vendors for AI projects, the vendor's generative AI technology must complete a majority of the work required

  • The division must prepare cost analysis reports for each completed project, comparing time, money, and resources saved using AI versus traditional systems

  • The Department of Information Resources may hire personnel, including through institutions of higher education, and adopt rules necessary to administer the division; effective September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the artificial intelligence division within the Department of Information Resources.

State Agencies, Boards & Commissions

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Commerce4/29/2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency3/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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