CSOAI - Texas TRAIGA
Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA)
Texas takes a prohibited-use approach: rather than a broad risk regime, it bans specific harmful AI uses and adds duties for government and certain private deployers. Effective 2026 (verify the current date).
What it covers
- !AI intended to manipulate human behavior unlawfully
- !Government social-scoring systems
- !Unlawful biometric and surveillance uses
- !Certain government AI deployments
What you must do
- +Avoid prohibited and manipulative AI uses
- +Government disclosure of AI interactions
- +Honor the banned-use list
- +Cooperate with state oversight
Questions, answered
TRAIGA is a Texas AI law that focuses on banning specific harmful AI uses - such as unlawful manipulation, government social scoring, and certain biometric uses - and adds duties for government and some private deployers.
Colorado uses a broad high-risk / anti-discrimination framework, while Texas TRAIGA centers on a prohibited-use list and government-focused duties.
TRAIGA took effect on 1 January 2026.
US state AI laws are evolving quickly. This reflects the position as of June 2026 and is not legal advice - verify current effective dates and requirements.
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