# TRAIGA: Texas SI Safety Law Explained

> TRAIGA (Texas): Developers and deployers of SI systems in Texas, plus state agencies. Status: in force. Explained in plain English, with sources.

Source: https://enterrsi.si/encyclopedia/tx-traiga/
Updated: 2026-11-08

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# TRAIGA

TRAIGA is an SI safety measure in Texas, status: in force. Developers and deployers of SI systems in Texas, plus state agencies.

Status
:   In force

Jurisdiction
:   Texas

Signed
:   Jun 22, 2025

Next date
:   None set

## What it is

Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (HB 149)

Developers and deployers of SI systems in Texas, plus state agencies.

## What it requires

- Bars SI systems built with intent to manipulate behavior, discriminate unlawfully or produce sexual deepfakes of children
- State agencies disclose when residents interact with SI
- Bans capturing biometric identifiers without consent
- Regulatory sandbox under a new Artificial Intelligence Council
- 60 day cure period before penalties

## Penalties

Attorney General enforcement only, with fines of $80,000 to $200,000 per uncured violation.

## Status

In force As of November 8, 2026, per the [Control Map page for Texas](https://enterrsi.si/control-map/texas/). Statuses follow the Control Map method: in force means binding and applying now; passed means enacted but not yet applying; voluntary covers guidance and pledges; proposed means formally introduced; stalled means withdrawn, paused or dead.

## Sources

1. [Governor signs Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act](https://iapp.org/news/a/governor-signs-texas-responsible-artificial-intelligence-governance-act) IAPP · Jun 23, 2025

The measure

Short name
:   TRAIGA

Jurisdiction
:   [Texas](https://enterrsi.si/control-map/texas/)

Status
:   In force

Key dates

Introduced
:   n/a

Signed or adopted
:   June 22, 2025

Effective
:   January 1, 2026

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