Policy Details

HB149 – An Act Relating to Regulation of the Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems...

Date Passed

6/22/2025

Effective Date

1/1/2026

Summary

Establishes a statewide framework regulating the use of artificial intelligence systems in Texas, including consumer‑protection and transparency duties, definitions, and enforcement via civil penalties. Amends portions of the Business & Commerce Code and other statutes to address obligations of developers, deployers, and processors handling personal data where AI is involved.

Healthcare Implications

Health insurers, providers, and digital‑health vendors using AI for triage, scheduling, utilization review, or patient engagement should expect requirements for disclosures, data‑handling safeguards, and documentation that supports explanations and appeals. Compliance teams should map AI use cases to statutory duties ahead of the effective date to reduce enforcement risk.

Impact Level

Medium

Keywords

Transparency & Governance

Stakeholders

Providers & Health Systems; Developers & Vendors; Regulators & Government