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HB4516 — TX, US
HB4516 is an AI governance legislation from TX, currently introduced. A Texas bill proposes prohibiting Chinese technology for sensitive data and establishing a related criminal offense [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-04-03.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- Referred to State Affairs
- Authority / governing body
- Texas Legislature
- Chamber
- house
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in legislative review, not yet effective.
Intelligence briefs (1)
legislation Referred to State Affairs 4/3/2025
Texas HB4516: Prohibiting Chinese Tech for Sensitive Data
A Texas bill proposes prohibiting Chinese technology for sensitive data and establishing a related criminal offense [1].
This signals a potential expansion of data sovereignty and national security concerns into AI governance and data handling in Texas.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in legislative review, not yet effective.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HB4516?
- Texas House Bill 4516 proposes to prohibit the use of Chinese technology for the collection, processing, transfer, or storage of biometric, genetic, or medical data [1]. The bill also seeks to establish a new criminal offense associated with such usage [1]. Currently, the proposed legislation has been referred to the State Affairs committee [2], indicating it is in the early stages of the legislative process. Primary source →
- Why does HB4516 matter?
- This signals a potential expansion of data sovereignty and national security concerns into AI governance and data handling in Texas. Primary source →
- Who does HB4516 affect?
- Organizations operating in Texas that handle biometric, genetic, or medical data are within scope, particularly those leveraging AI systems for processing or storage. This includes healthcare providers, genetic testing services, and entities utilizing biometric identification systems. Deployers using technology vendors with connections to China for these sensitive data types would be directly affected by the proposed prohibition. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HB4516?
- No fixed deadline — currently in legislative review, not yet effective. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HB4516?
- As of the last published update, HB4516 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "Referred to State Affairs". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HB4516?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB4516. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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