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HB1709 — TX, US
HB1709 is an AI governance legislation from TX, currently introduced. The Texas Legislature is considering HB1709, which aims to regulate and mandate reporting on AI system use by certain entities [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill, sourced directly from the issuing authority.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Texas Legislature
- Chamber
- house
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently under legislative consideration.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Regulate the use of artificial intelligence systems. | — | — |
| deployer | Report on the use of artificial intelligence systems. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Track the status and amendments of Texas HB1709 through legislative committees.
- general_counsel Assess potential legal obligations for AI system use, reporting, and civil penalties once bill details emerge.
Intelligence briefs (1)
Texas HB1709: Proposed AI Regulation and Reporting for Businesses and Agencies
The Texas Legislature is considering HB1709, which aims to regulate and mandate reporting on AI system use by certain entities [1].
This development signals a potential expansion of AI oversight and reporting obligations within the Texas jurisdiction for both public and private sectors.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently under legislative consideration.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HB1709?
- Texas HB1709, introduced in the 89th Legislative Session, proposes regulation and reporting requirements for artificial intelligence systems utilized by specific business entities and state agencies [1]. The bill also outlines potential civil penalties for non-compliance. It was most recently referred to the House Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency on March 14, 2025 [2]. Primary source →
- Why does HB1709 matter?
- This development signals a potential expansion of AI oversight and reporting obligations within the Texas jurisdiction for both public and private sectors. Primary source →
- Who does HB1709 affect?
- Organizations operating AI systems within Texas, particularly "certain business entities and state agencies" [1], are within scope. Considerations include entities deploying AI across various use cases, requiring them to potentially integrate new AI-specific reporting and compliance obligations into existing enterprise risk and governance frameworks. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HB1709?
- No fixed deadline — currently under legislative consideration. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HB1709?
- As of the last published update, HB1709 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HB1709?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB1709. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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