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SB2991 — TX, US
SB2991 is an AI governance legislation from TX, currently introduced. Texas Senate Bill 2991 proposes new requirements for employers using automated employment decision tools [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-03-14.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- 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 SB2991 Introduces AI Employment Tool Regulation Proposal
Texas Senate Bill 2991 proposes new requirements for employers using automated employment decision tools [1].
This signals an emerging legislative focus on AI in hiring within Texas, potentially introducing new deployer obligations and enforcement mechanisms for affected organizations.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — the bill is currently in committee review.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is SB2991?
- Texas Senate Bill 2991 (SB2991) has been introduced in the 89th Legislative Session, proposing regulations on employers' use of automated employment decision tools [1]. The bill intends to assess a job applicant's fitness for a position and includes provisions for imposing administrative penalties [1]. As of April 7, 2025, SB2991 has been referred to the Senate Business & Commerce Committee [2]. Primary source →
- Why does SB2991 matter?
- This signals an emerging legislative focus on AI in hiring within Texas, potentially introducing new deployer obligations and enforcement mechanisms for affected organizations. Primary source →
- Who does SB2991 affect?
- Organizations operating in Texas that employ automated tools for evaluating job applicants are within scope. This includes employers utilizing AI for tasks such as resume screening, skills assessments, interview analysis, or other processes designed to assess a candidate's fitness for a role. The bill's progression could affect HR, legal, compliance, and procurement functions responsible for AI system selection, deployment, and oversight in employment contexts. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for SB2991?
- No fixed deadline — the bill is currently in committee review. Primary source →
- What is the current status of SB2991?
- As of the last published update, SB2991 is at the "introduced" stage. Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for SB2991?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB2991. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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