Data, privacy and AI rules

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12 due in 60 days · 190 regulations

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Texas privacy and AI laws

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Texas App Store Accountability ActApp stores must verify user ages, link minor accounts to a parent and obtain parental consent before minors download or buy apps. Developers must use the app store's age and consent signals. A federal court has preliminarily enjoined enforcement.In effect since Jan 1, 2026
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Texas TDPSAComprehensive consumer privacy law with access, correction, deletion, portability and opt-out rights, opt-in consent for sensitive data, data protection assessments and a universal opt-out signal requirement. Scope turns on the SBA small-business definition instead of consumer-count thresholds, so it reaches most non-small businesses.In effect since Jul 1, 2024
In force
TRAIGABans developing or deploying AI with the intent to incite self-harm or crime, to unlawfully discriminate against a protected class, to produce child sexual abuse material or unlawful sexual deepfakes, or to infringe constitutional rights. Government agencies must also disclose AI use and may not use it for social scoring or biometric identification without consent. Creates a Texas AI regulatory sandbox, where approved participants can test systems for up to 36 months, and a Texas AI Council. Liability generally turns on intent, not disparate impact alone.In effect since Jan 1, 2026

Past deadlines

EnforcementMay 6 · 6 months ago
Texas App Store Accountability ActStay pending appeal deniedDistrict court keeps the injunction in place during the state's appeal.Texas
Takes effectJan 1 · 10 months ago
TRAIGATRAIGA takes effectProhibited-practice rules, AG enforcement, sandbox program and government AI disclosure duties apply.Texas
Takes effectJan 1 · 10 months ago
Texas App Store Accountability ActScheduled effective date (enjoined)Statutory effective date; not enforceable while the injunction stands.Texas
EnforcementDec 23, 2025 · 10 months ago
Texas App Store Accountability ActPreliminary injunctionW.D. Tex. (CCIA v. Paxton) enjoins the AG from implementing or enforcing SB 2420 on First Amendment grounds.Texas
MilestoneJun 22, 2025 · 16 months ago
TRAIGAHB 149 signedGovernor Abbott signs TRAIGA.Texas
MilestoneMay 27, 2025 · 17 months ago
Texas App Store Accountability ActSigned by GovernorSB 2420 signed.Texas
ComplianceJan 1, 2025 · 22 months ago
Texas TDPSAUniversal opt-out mechanism requirement appliesControllers must honor global privacy control / universal opt-out signals (Bus. & Com. Code 541.055(e)).Texas
Takes effectJul 1, 2024 · 2.3 years ago
Texas TDPSATDPSA takes effectMost TDPSA obligations and consumer rights apply.Texas