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TX SB2473

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jose Menendez

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Texas state agencies from using automated employment decision tools (AI, algorithms, machine learning software) to screen job applicants unless they comply with new disclosure and anti-discrimination requirements

  • Requires state agencies to notify applicants when an automated tool may be used to assess their fitness for a position and provide information about how the tool works and what characteristics it evaluates

  • Mandates that state agencies take measures to mitigate biases in automated hiring tools to prevent discrimination based on state or federal protected classes

  • Defines key terms including "automated employment decision tool," "artificial intelligence system," and "algorithm" for purposes of the new regulations

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the use of an automated employment decision tool by a state agency to assess a job applicant's fitness for a position.

State Agencies, Boards & Commissions

Last Action

Referred to Business & Commerce

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Commerce4/3/2025

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