Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act
CUBI
Requires informed consent before a private entity may capture a biometric identifier (such as fingerprint, voice print, or iris scan) for a commercial purpose, and imposes storage and destruction requirements.
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Texas Data Privacy and Security Act
TDPSA
Texas's comprehensive privacy law. Applies to any business processing Texas residents' data that is not a small business under the SBA definition — broader applicability than most state privacy laws.
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Texas Responsible AI Governance Act
TRAIGA
Passed 2025 legislative session. Applies to developers and deployers of high-risk AI systems affecting Texas consumers. Requires impact assessments, transparency disclosures, and human oversight mechanisms for high-risk AI. Modeled partly on Colorado's AI Act but with Texas-specific carve-outs for small businesses and certain industry sectors. Effective January 2026. One of the most significant state AI laws for companies with Texas operations or Texas-based customers.
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