Who does it apply to?

Developers and deployers of AI in Texas; state agencies

What evidence is expected?

Acceptable-use policy prohibiting the banned uses.

TRAIGA in force

Q: When does "TRAIGA in force" apply?

1 January 2026 (In force). Bans intentional development or deployment of AI that incites self-harm or crime, AI-generated child sexual abuse material, non-consensual deepfake pornography and government social scoring. Rules for state-government AI.

Bans intentional development or deployment of AI that incites self-harm or crime, AI-generated child sexual abuse material, non-consensual deepfake pornography and government social scoring. Rules for state-government AI.

Date: 1 January 2026 (264 days ago)
Status: In force
Law: Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (HB 149)
Jurisdiction: US, Texas
Applies to: Developers and deployers of AI in Texas; state agencies
Evidence expected: Acceptable-use policy prohibiting the banned uses.
Source: King & Spalding, state AI laws effective 1 Jan 2026
Last reviewed: 2026-09-21

What to do

Check whether it applies to you with the readiness scan.
Record the obligation against each affected system in your AI inventory.
The Compliance Kit holds the document that produces the evidence for this row.

Cite this

Dutybound, "TRAIGA in force", AI regulation deadline tracker, reviewed 2026-09-21, https://getdutybound.com/deadlines/us-tx-traiga/. Primary source: https://www.kslaw.com/news-and-insights/new-state-ai-laws-are-effective-on-january-1-2026-but-a-new-executive-order-signals-disruption.