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Texas agencies outline AI rules, sandboxes and required training for public institutions
Summary
DIR staff summarized how four recent Texas bills (HB 149, SB 1964, HB 2818, HB 3512) affect higher education: public‑sector AI standards, sandboxes, vendor contract requirements, and mandatory annual AI training for state and local employees.
State officials told the LTAC that the Texas Legislature has enacted several bills this year that create a compliance framework for AI in public institutions and give DIR a central administrative role.
Jenny Holscher of the Department of Information Resources (DIR) described four bills she said will shape how colleges, universities and state agencies adopt AI. "House Bill 149" (the private‑sector focused responsible‑AI bill) spells out prohibited uses and requires public‑facing disclosure when the public interacts with AI. Holscher said DIR is preparing inventory questionnaires and guidance to help agencies comply with the statute's disclosure and inventory requirements.
Holscher said…
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