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HB2874 — TX, US
HB2874 is an AI governance legislation from TX, currently introduced. Texas HB2874, focusing on content provenance for social media, was placed on the General State Calendar [2]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-02-14.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Texas Legislature
- Chamber
- house
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — contingent on legislative enactment and specified effective dates within the bill.
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
Intelligence briefs (1)
Texas HB2874 Advances: Provenance Data for Social Media Content
Texas HB2874, focusing on content provenance for social media, was placed on the General State Calendar [2].
This signals emerging legislative interest in AI's role in content provenance and integrity on social media platforms.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — contingent on legislative enactment and specified effective dates within the bill.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HB2874?
- Texas House Bill (HB) 2874, "Relating to the inclusion of provenance data on content shared on social media platforms," is currently advancing through the Texas Legislature [1]. This legislation, which lists "Artificial Intelligence" among its subjects, recently moved to the General State Calendar on May 14, 2025 [2]. The bill focuses on requirements for data provenance concerning content shared on social media. Its progression indicates growing legislative attention to content authenticity. Primary source →
- Why does HB2874 matter?
- This signals emerging legislative interest in AI's role in content provenance and integrity on social media platforms. Primary source →
- Who does HB2874 affect?
- Organizations operating social media platforms, as well as entities involved in generating or distributing content that may utilize artificial intelligence for sharing on such platforms, fall within the potential scope of this legislation. Deployers of generative AI models for content creation, particularly those whose outputs are intended for social media distribution, could also be affected by any enacted requirements within Texas. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HB2874?
- No fixed deadline — contingent on legislative enactment and specified effective dates within the bill. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HB2874?
- As of the last published update, HB2874 is at the "introduced" stage. Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HB2874?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB2874. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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