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SB1952 — TX, US
SB1952 is an AI governance legislation from TX, currently introduced. Texas SB1952 was introduced to establish new regulations on biometric and genetic data use by government and commercial entities [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2021-03-12.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Texas Legislature
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — the bill is currently in committee review.
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
Intelligence briefs (1)
Texas SB1952 Proposes Biometric Data Regulations for Government & Commercial Use
Texas SB1952 was introduced to establish new regulations on biometric and genetic data use by government and commercial entities [1].
This development signals potential new compliance obligations for organizations handling sensitive biometric and genetic data in Texas.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — the bill is currently in committee review.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is SB1952?
- Texas Senate Bill 1952 (SB1952) has been introduced, aiming to regulate the capture and use of an individual's biometric identifiers, specimen, or genetic information [1]. The bill specifies its applicability to governmental bodies, peace officers, and persons engaged in commercial purposes [1]. As of April 1, 2021, the bill was referred to the State Affairs Committee for further legislative review [2]. Primary source →
- Why does SB1952 matter?
- This development signals potential new compliance obligations for organizations handling sensitive biometric and genetic data in Texas. Primary source →
- Who does SB1952 affect?
- This legislation targets governmental bodies, peace officers, and any person using biometric identifiers, specimen, or genetic information for commercial purposes within Texas. Organizations deploying AI systems for identification, authentication, or analysis involving such sensitive personal data—particularly in hiring, access control, or customer verification—could fall under the potential scope. Entities operating in the health, financial, retail, and public safety sectors that utilize biometrics may be impacted. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for SB1952?
- No fixed deadline — the bill is currently in committee review. Primary source →
- What is the current status of SB1952?
- As of the last published update, SB1952 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for SB1952?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=SB1952. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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