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HB4849 — TX, US
HB4849 is an AI governance legislation from TX, currently introduced. Texas HB4849 proposes new notice requirements for business entities deploying facial recognition in publicly accessible spaces [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2023-03-23.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Texas Legislature
- Chamber
- house
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — bill is currently in legislative committee review.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Provide notice of facial recognition technology use in publicly accessible spaces. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Monitor the legislative progress of Texas HB4849.
- general_counsel Assess potential legal implications of facial recognition notice requirements if HB4849 is enacted.
- product_manager Evaluate existing facial recognition deployments for compliance readiness regarding public notice.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- facial_recognition
Vendors providing facial recognition technology to businesses operating in Texas may need to demonstrate how their solutions facilitate compliance with public notice requirements if this bill passes.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your facial recognition solution include features to assist with public notice requirements?
- How do you ensure your facial recognition technology supports compliance with state-specific transparency laws?
- What privacy impact assessments have been conducted for your facial recognition systems deployed in publicly accessible areas?
Intelligence briefs (1)
Texas Bill HB4849: Notice for Facial Recognition in Public Spaces
Texas HB4849 proposes new notice requirements for business entities deploying facial recognition in publicly accessible spaces [1].
This signals a potential expansion of deployer transparency obligations for biometric systems within a key U.S. state.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill is currently in legislative committee review.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HB4849?
- Texas House Bill 4849 (HB4849) was introduced to establish notice requirements for business entities utilizing facial recognition technology in publicly accessible spaces [1]. This legislative proposal aims to increase transparency for individuals encountering such systems. The bill has been referred to the House Business & Industry Committee for review [2]. Primary source →
- Why does HB4849 matter?
- This signals a potential expansion of deployer transparency obligations for biometric systems within a key U.S. state. Primary source →
- Who does HB4849 affect?
- This development primarily affects business entities operating within Texas that deploy facial recognition technology in areas accessible to the public. Sectors such as retail, hospitality, entertainment venues, and any other business maintaining facilities where the public may be present and subjected to facial recognition scanning, are within scope. Considerations include the specific types of publicly accessible spaces covered by the proposed legislation. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HB4849?
- No fixed deadline — bill is currently in legislative committee review. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HB4849?
- As of the last published update, HB4849 is at the "introduced" stage. Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HB4849?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB4849. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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