Texas AI Law Tracker
The current state of AI law affecting Texas — status, deadlines, how Texas compares, and what’s next.
Last updated: June 27, 2026 · For the wider picture — capital, government, and research — see The State of AI in Texas.
Enforcement watch: we maintain the public count of reported TRAIGA actions — still zero as of June 27, 2026. The Texas AG complaint portal has a September 1, 2026 statutory deadline; that is the date to watch. Background: TRAIGA Is Six Months Old. No Enforcement Actions Yet.
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What’s next — upcoming deadlines
| Date | What happens | Who it affects |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2026 | EU AI Act — most high-risk-system obligations take effect | Texas companies with EU operations or customers |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Texas AG consumer complaint portal — statutory deadline to be live | All TRAIGA-covered entities |
| Jan 1, 2027 | Colorado SB 26-189 (disclosure + consumer rights) takes effect | Covered ADMT across 7 domains |
Texas vs. Colorado vs. EU — at a glance
| Dimension | TRAIGA (Texas) | Colorado SB 26-189 | EU AI Act |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effective date | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | Phased: Feb 2025–Aug 2027+ |
| Framework | Prohibition-based (intent required) | Disclosure + consumer rights | Risk-based tiered |
| Enforcer | TX AG exclusively | CO AG exclusively | National authorities + EU AI Office |
| Private right of action | No | No | No (complaint mechanism only) |
| Disclosure duties | Gov agencies + healthcare only | All covered ADMT in 7 domains | Varies by risk tier |
| Impact assessments | No | No (eliminated) | Yes (high-risk systems) |
| NIST safe harbor | Yes (explicit) | No | No |
| Max penalty | $200,000 / uncurable violation | Not yet specified | €35M or 7% global revenue |
Full analysis: Texas, Colorado, and the EU Just Diverged on AI Law.
TRAIGA penalty tiers
| Violation type | Civil penalty |
|---|---|
| Curable violations | $10,000–$12,000 per violation |
| Uncurable violations | $80,000–$200,000 per violation |
| Continuing violations | $2,000–$40,000 per day |
| Agency sanctions (licensed persons) | up to $100,000 |
The statute does not define curable vs. uncurable; entities have a 60-day cure window after an AG notice. Detail: TRAIGA Guide → Penalties.
Timeline
- Jun 22, 2025Gov. Abbott signs HB 149 (TRAIGA) into law.
- Dec 2025White House executive order criticizes Colorado’s risk-tiered AI approach.
- Jan 1, 2026TRAIGA takes effect in Texas.
- Apr 27, 2026Federal magistrate stays Colorado’s original AI Act (SB 24-205) after an xAI suit and DOJ intervention.
- May 14, 2026Gov. Polis signs SB 26-189, repealing and replacing Colorado’s AI Act.
- Aug 2, 2026EU AI Act high-risk-system obligations take effect.
- Sep 1, 2026Statutory deadline for the Texas AG complaint portal to go live.
- Jan 1, 2027Colorado SB 26-189 takes effect.
Sources on this site
- TRAIGA: A Plain-English Guide
- Texas, Colorado, and the EU Just Diverged on AI Law
- Does TRAIGA Apply to Your Business?
- Texas Enacts One of the Nation’s First Comprehensive AI Laws
- TRAIGA Is Six Months Old. No Enforcement Actions Yet.
- What Texas’s AI Regulatory Sandbox Offers Builders
This tracker restates facts verified and sourced in our reporting as of June 27, 2026. It is analysis and commentary, not legal advice. Spotted something out of date? editor@texasaireport.com.