Texas’s Left Turn On AI Regulation

Texas has long been celebrated as a beacon of business-friendly policies and innovation. But a surprising new piece of legislation—the Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA)—threatens to upend the state’s pro-business reputation. The proposed bill, introduced as HB 1709, is one of the most aggressive AI regulatory efforts yet seen in the United States, rivaling even California and Europe in its scope. While…